#CIVIL WAR SHARPS RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#

The so-called вЂњ Patchbox New Model of 1863вЂќ is not encountered as often as only 20,000 were manufactured, as compared t o 40,000 without the patchbox.

It has been estimated that over 100,000 Sharps rifles and carbines of the New Models of 18 were purchased and used by the U.S. Quigley Style Sharps Rifle Case- NOT AVAILABLE - Quigley Style Sharps.

#CIVIL WAR SHARPS RIFLE SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#

New Model 1863 Sharps were manufactured in the serial number range of 75,000 to 140,000 this weaponвЂ™s serial number, stamped into the upper plate tang of the breech mechanism is: 89,813, indicative of war time issue. This Model 1853 Sharps Carbine has the serial number 12095, with an inscription on the patchbox reading J. 1880s Price: SOLD A VERY GOOD US CIVIL WAR PERIOD NON-REGULATION TYPE MODEL. This carbine retains its sling ring bar and ring. and tagged civil war carbinee, naval carbine, sharps &.

5 TH 1852 and on upper front section: вЂњR.S. Hankins, a wood maker by trade joined the firm as superintendent of the rifle. 12 TH 1848вЂќ on the lock (near the center): вЂњC. HARTFORD, CONN.вЂќ on the left side of the receiver: вЂњC. The Spencer rifle, with its lever action, seven shot tubular magazine and internally-primed metallic-cased cartridge, was a popular wartime breechloader.

The original marking are visible вЂ“ on the top of the barrel is: вЂњMODEL 1863вЂќ on the barrel, as well: вЂњSHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG. This Spencer rifle bears serial number 4452 and was manufactured in 1863. There is no significant bluing remaining, with the gun now exhibiting an overal l, gunmetal gray or plum patina with some minor pitting. The working elements of the gun вЂ“ action and bore вЂ“ remain strong, as does the untouched walnut stock and fore stock all mechanical and associated вЂњfurnitureвЂќ are constructed of iron. This carbine, a solid example of one of the workhorses of the Union cavalry, is in overall very good condition.

Civil war sharps rifle serial numbers