C.S. Arms, Inc.

Cliff Sophia, Proprietor

9150 John S. Mosby Hwy. (Rt. 50)

Upperville, VA  20185

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Item No.: 7700 Price : SOLD
Item : SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CAVALRY CARBINE
Description :
This is an original, Civil War, Sharps New Model 1863 .52 Caliber Percussion Cavalry Carbine. The Sharps was the most widely used carbine of the war. In total, nearly 110,000 Sharps weapons of all types were produced. This is an iron mounted M1863 with no patchbox, of which, about 40,000 were produced. The Sharps was a breech loading single shot arm firing a nitrated paper or linen cartridge. It had an integral pellet priming system for ignition. In actuality, this was seldom used and the carbine was fired with regular percussion caps. This carbine is in fine condition with about 20% of its original blued finish and the remainder having an overall smooth brown patina. The receiver has none of its case color remaining and is now a smooth brown as well. The mechanics work very well. The base for the sling bar is bright. The bore is good, with some light pitting, but strong rifling visible throughout. The wood is quite good with just a few tiny dings and scratches from use. This is a good example of a Civil War Sharps.

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