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Outstanding Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 98611, 52 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This excellent Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 percussion carbine features blade front and Lawrence patent rear sights, “NEW MODEL 1863” marked on top of the barrel behind the Lawrence patent ladder rear sight with 900 yard center notch, matching serial number “98611” marked on the upper receiver tang and underside 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 tang, and two boxed script “TWR” (Thomas W. Russell) inspection cartouches stamped on the left of the wrist. Absent primer feed mechanism.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% original military blue finish, 90% plus vibrant case colors strongest on the frame and hammer with a few areas of slight fading and freckling, and 85% plus fiery nitre blue finish on the breech block and small parts. Wood is very fine as lightly refurbished, with a few light handling marks and lightly worn cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500
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