July 24-25, 2015 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/24/2015
This is a standard Sharps Civil War .52 caliber percussion saddle ring carbine. One of the most popular and sought after rifles available during the bloody conflict. Features a 22" round barrel, Sharps Lawrence patented folding carbine rear sight, post front with silver blade, single barrel band, saddle ring bar (no ring), walnut stocks. This carbine has seen much use. Metal is basically a brown patina with some salt and pepper pitting. Stock has minor wrist repairs (vintage). Forearm has a 2" crack at bottom of frame to retaining screw. No visible cartouche on wood. Full operational. Nipple is damaged. Well defined rifling, but dirty. Very good example of Civil War Sharps.