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Lot 298: Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine, .52 Caliber

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  • Low Estimate: $1,400.00
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Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine, .52 caliber, serial #80557 on tang. Iron mounts and patchbox, walnut stock, barrel marked "New Model 1859", the right side with "C. SHARPS' PAT OCT 5TH 1852", and the left with partial legible letters, "PAT 1848'". Walnut stock and forestock, metal frame, barrel, and butt. 3 groove barrel. Saddle ring bar and ring present. Converted post war from percussion to metallic cartridge. Barrel length – 22". Circa 1859-1866. CONDITION: Mechanically excellent. Metal smooth, light grey turning to brown. Wood dark with normal handling dings. Butt with 3 1/2" crack where it joins the frame. Bright bore.

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