Referred to as the Sharps & Hankins Second Model 1862 carbine, this weapon is a wartime .52 caliber, rimfire, breechloading firearm designed by Hartford, Connecticut native Christian Sharps. Presented is a good original specimen of that engineering design called the ‘Army’ type carbine. Some 500 such Army carbines were produced by the Sharps and Hankins firm in Philadelphia, PA. They are chambered for the No. 56 Sharps & Hankins metallic cartridge. Fitted with six groove and land rifling, the weapon is 38 5/8” long and weighs about 8 pounds.  By tripping the small finger release and operating the lever, the barrel slides forward to accommodate the Sharps rimfire cartridge.

Weapon has a 24” long, blued barrel with no forend. Rear sight is not original. Frame, hammer and operating lever have been re-blued. Right side of the frame part of the address is visible and part on the left side part is visible. Serial # 2750 is sharp and strongly stamped unto the upper plate tang.  Carbine exhibits tight and crisp mechanics. Bore is sharp and bright. Stock has been refinished. Butt plate is brass and it has a sling swivel. This Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Army carbine is a rare Civil War arm.

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