July 19th 2014 Firearm Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/18/2014
Serial No. 53171 Sharps production Civil War percussion “New Model” carbine in poor to good condition with iron furniture, patch box and carbine ring. Exterior pitting on barrel and receiver. This piece has an authentication letter which matches serial no. to issue to the 2nd Illinois Cavalry. Definitely a piece worth more research particularly as to potential individual soldier issue. Overall length 39” and barrel length 21”.