#5043 • Sharps & Hankins "Army" Model 1862 Carbine

Part of Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $850.00

Status: Sold

Civil War Sharps & Hankins"Army" Second Model 1862 carbine. in .52 cal with 24" round barrel. Right side of the frame stamped in four lines"SHARPS / & / HANKINS / PHILADA" and left side of frame stamped in three lines"SHARPS / PATENT / 1859". Carbine is serial numbered"2196" on tang and bottom of barrel. Carbine presents good bore. Finger release is non-functioning. Frame of carbine presents possible early re-bluing and barrel exhibits ~60% of browning with several screws exhibiting burring. Wood exhibits some gouges/digs as evidence of use.