M1863 Sharps Carbine W/ Saddle Wear

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It's not very often that we get the opportunity to offer a Civil War era carbine that has as much obvious battle-usage and time-in-the-saddle as this one. This M1863 Sharps carbine is a very early production. It's low serial number places its year of manufacture in early 1863. The stock is in good shape with some minor dings and dents and no chips or cracks. The stock's most interesting feature is the tell-tale rub-marks on the left side that are made from spending countless hours attached to a Cavalry Sling Hook while slung over the shoulder of a mounted cavalryman. These distinct stock markings are one of the only sure-fire way to differentiate between a carbine was actually issued to a combat unit, and one that spent most of the war in a crate at some storage depot. Just one glance at the stock of this carbine reveals it to be a faithful battle rifle to some Union cavalryman. It's the very definition of what is meant by the phrase, "if this gun could talk..."

This Sharps is one of the few surviving guns that was left in its original percussion configuration and not converted after the war like most M1863's. This further reinforces the fact that the wear pattern on the butt stock resulted from Civil War usage as it was not re-issued after the war as evidenced by the fact that it was never arsenal-converted. Two original inspector's cartouches can be made out underneath the saddle ring, demonstrating that the stock is original to the gun.

The metal components of this carbine are also in great shape and retain some of their original finish while all of the original stamps and markings remain crisp and legible. The lock fuctions flawlessly on both full and half cock. The lock plate stamps are all crisp and legible.The block locks up nice and tight with no slop or play in the breech.

The barrel and bore are both in good shape. Both front and rear sights are original and functional; unmodified. The maker's stamps on the barrel are still present and legible. The bore is good with strong rifling only a few areas of very minor "frosting".

All the hardware is original and matching with a great light patina and no rust. No military rifle collection is complete without a Sharps and this carbine has such a great history. Its sure to spark many a conversation among your collecting friends.

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