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The Civil War Relicman,
Harry Ridgeway
Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!)
I am a collector buying and selling authentic Civil War Relics
(Confederate Adjutant General button) |
The Civil War Relicman, |
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Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!) |
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I am a collector buying and selling authentic Civil War Relics |
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Weapons of the Civil War
All weapons listed on this webpage are strictly manufactured before 1898, and are considered unsafe for actual use. These are antique collectible weapons of the Civil War (most are pre 1865, unless I state otherwise) and actual firing of these weapons is not recommended for any purpose whatsoever! Because these are all "pre 1898" weapons, no licenses are required for ownership, but common sense and good judgment are real good things to have.
W0807 Sharps Carbine,
Model 1863, .52 cal
The Sharps carbine was the most popular carbine of the Civil War, it
was a single shot percussion breechloader using paper cartridge and
revolutionized hand weaponry. Mark on top of barrel: "NEW MODEL 1863"
Mark on sight: "RS LAWRENCE / PATENTED / FEB 15th, 1859" Mark forward
of sight: "SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG CO / HARTFORD CONN" Mark left side of
receiver: "C SHARPS PAT / SEPT 12TH 1848" Mark on lock near center:
" C SHARPS PAT / OCT 5TH 1852" Mark upper lock: "R S LAWRENCE PAT
/ APRIL 12TH 1859" Serial number "C7164" (107,164) on rear
breech. Barrel is marked "HDH" reciever is marked "H",
Single shot breechloader, percussion firing, iron buttplate, single iron barrel
band, hinged Sharps sight, saddle bar and riding ring on left side.
Metal appearance pleasing with light rust, long range sight intact, bore is
clean, rifling definite, wood solid with dings and scratches from use, wear on
butt is saddle wear, riding ring and bar intact, mechanics fully functional.
Barrel length 22 inches
Ref: Flayderman's 8th Edition pg. 169
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