Referred to as the Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 carbine, this weapon is a wartime .52 caliber, rimfire, breechloading firearm designed by Hartford, Connecticut native Christian Sharps. Some 8000 such carbines were produced by the Sharps and Hankins firm in Philadelphia, PA for the army. They are chambered for the No. 56 Sharps & Hankins metallic cartridge.

Frame, hammer and operating lever are case hardened. Right side of the frame exhibits the address “SHARPS  / & / HANKINS / PHILADA” in four lines while the left side frame shows the patent “SHARPS / PATENT / 1859”. Stock is made from walnut. Carbine was manufactured in two models.

Offered is a 2^nd model Army carbine, serial number 2232. 2^nd Model has a floating type firing pin. Finish is a dark uncleaned brown patina with a lot of signs of original finish. Butt plate is made of brass. Stock has signs of normal use and has a sling swivel. Bore is dark, has pitting but does have rifling.

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