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Lot 1237:Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Carbine

May 3rd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1237:Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Carbine

May 3rd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Outstanding Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Approximately 20,000 New Model 1863 carbines were manufactured between 1863-1865 during the Civil War, according to information in "Flayderman's Guide" (9th Edition, 5F-020). Offered here is an outstanding example of a Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 percussion carbine that shows minimal evidence of use. The strong majority of Sharps New Model 1863 carbines saw hard use during the Civil War, with many converted for use with metallic cartridges and sent out west after the war, making a high condition percussion example like this one very seldom encountered today, and a prize among Civil War collectors. It features a blade front sight and Lawrence patent ladder rear sight with 800 yard center notch, "NEW MODEL 1863" marked on top of the breech area of the barrel, Sharps 1848 patent date marked on the left of the receiver with the R.S. Lawrence 1859 patent date and Sharps 1852 patent date on the lock, single letter inspection marks stamped on various components, "H.D.H" inspection initials stamped on top of the stock comb ahead of the buttplate, and two boxed script "TWR" (Thomas W. Russell) inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the wrist. Matching serial number "98611" marked on the upper receiver tang and bottom of the barrel.

ConditionExcellent, retains 95% original military blue finish on the barrel, 97% plus vibrant original case colors on the frame, lock and hammer, 90% plus original case colors on the lever and buttplate with a few areas of slight fading and freckling on the balance, and 85% plus fiery nitre blue finish on the breech block and small parts. The lightly refurbished wood is very fine with distinct edges, a few light handling marks and legible cartouches. Absent primer feed mechanism, otherwise mechanically excellent. This outstanding example of a Sharps New Model 1863 percussion saddle ring carbine would make an excellent addition to any U.S. Civil War firearms collection!
Details
ManufacturerSharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
ModelNew Model 1863
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge52
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe excellent bore is shiny with crisp rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views673
Catalog page230
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