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LOT 1221
Exceptional Civil War U.S.
Sharps New Model 1863
Breech Loading Percussion
Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no.
C,46975, 52 cal., 22 inch round bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Approximately 20,000 New Model 1863
carbines were manufactured between 1863-1865 during the Civil War,
per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 5F-020). Offered here is an excellent 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” (“1863” portion double struck, factory error) marked on top of the breech area of the matching numbered barrel, Sharps 1848 patent
date marked on the left of the receiver, with the Lawrence 1859 patent date and Sharps 1852 patent date on the lock, small single letter inspection marks stamped on
various components, small “J.S.G” inspection initials stamped on the left breech of the barrel, “F.E.M” on the sling bar plate, “E.A.W” on top of the stock comb ahead of the
buttplate, and two bordered script inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the wrist.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% original military blue finish on the barrel, 90% plus vibrant original case colors on the frame, lock, hammer, lever, and buttplate, with
smooth gray patina on the breech block, a few small patches of minor oxidation, and defined markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is very fine with distinct edges, a
few light handling marks, a reattached small section ahead of the buttplate tang, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Absent primer feed mechanism, otherwise mechanically
excellent. This excellent Sharps New Model 1863 saddle ring carbine would make a superior addition to any Civil War collection!
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500 235