#5072 • Civil War Sharps Carbine-New Model 1863

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

High bid $3,100.00

Status: Sold

Sharps New Model 1863 carbine in .52 cal with 21.5" round barrel. Barrel stamped in 3 lines"SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG CO. / HARTFORD, CONN" in front of rear sight and stamped"NEW MODEL 1863" to rear of sight. Carbine is serial numbered"C,27153". Carbine exhibits a nice toned surface that exhibits some light surface rust. Trigger guard is short to catch. Wood in good condition with some light abrasions and gouges. Wood on left side of stock exhibits ordnance inspector's cartouches of"PB" (Pomeroy Booth) and"FMR"