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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
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The Civil War Relicman,
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Winchester, Virginia
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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
All items listed are believed to be authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.
W0837
Sharps Carbine, Model 1859, .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 and revolutionized
hand weaponry. The 1859 model is distinguished by use of the patch box.
Mark on top of barrel: "NEW MODEL 1859"
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 "62506" on rear breech.
Single shot breechloader, percussion firing, iron buttplate, single iron barrel
band, hinged Sharps sight, iron patchbox, saddle bar and riding ring on
left side.
Nice example, metal patina is pleasing, all marks are definite, bore is clean,
definite rifling, sight intact, stock shows dings from use, iron patch box,
strap hook and riding band intact, inspector cartouche present, everything
works.
Barrel length 22 inches
Ref: Flayderman 5F-019
$3,500.00
Sale pending!