Sharps New Model 1859 Cavalry Carbine
Sale 2030 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
Oct 23, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$1,200 -
$1,800
Lot Description
Sharps New Model 1859 Cavalry Carbine
American Civil War
.52 caliber. 22" barrel with single barrel band. SN: 65177. Blued and color casehardened finish, iron furniture, walnut stock and forend. Single shot percussion ignition breechloading cavalry carbine. Standard Sharps markings throughout on frame, lock and barrel are somewhat weak and difficult to read due to wear and oxidation. Retains ladder rear sight, German silver blade in base front sight and sling bar and ring. According to the Springfield Research Service serial number reference books, this carbine falls in the general range of Sharps carbines issued to the Maryland 1st Potomac Home Brigade Cavalry (#65128, #65209, #65844), although it is not a direct hit. Some initials are carved in the reverse of the butt, some illegible, but a clear set reads NTW.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Fair. Bore is mostly dark and oxidized with some pitting and visible rifling. Metal heavily oxidized with a rich brown patina, scattered surface roughness and pitting and an overall untouched appearance. Lock and breech system mechanically functional, pellet primer system does not seam to operate, which is typical of these guns. Wood heavily worn with numerous bumps, dings, mars, gouges and some areas of wood loss around the sling bar mounts and receiver tang.
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