A Sharps New Model 1863 carbine
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Round, smooth-bore, cal. 52 barrel, with fore-sight, foldaway and adjustable rear sight, Sharps marking and 'NEW MODEL 186...' (the last number not clearly readable). The groove is still well marked, slight pitting. Frame and lock with patents 1862 and 1859; a loop for saddle ring (not present) on the left side; wooden butt and fore-end; serial number 'C, 480xx'. In working order. length 99,5 cm.
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dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Round, smooth-bore, cal. 52 barrel, with fore-sight, foldaway and adjustable rear sight, Sharps marking and 'NEW MODEL 186...' (the last number not clearly readable). The groove is still well marked, slight pitting. Frame and lock with patents 1862 and 1859; a loop for saddle ring (not present) on the left side; wooden butt and fore-end; serial number 'C, 480xx'. In working order. length 99,5 cm.
