Known as the Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 carbine, this weapon is a wartime .52 caliber breechloading firearm designed by Hartford, Connecticut native Christian Sharps. Presented here is an original example of that design called the ‘Navy’ type carbine which had its barrel covered with black leather as rust protection against the sea elements.  Produced by the Sharps & Hankins firm in Philadelphia, PA, this carbine was chambered for the No. 56 Sharps & Hankins rimfire metallic cartridge.

Short arm measures 38 ¾” overall. By releasing the small finger release tab and operating the lever, the barrel slides forward to accommodate the copper cartridge. The 23 ¾” long, leather-covered barrel has a blade front sight and a typical Civil War ‘tangent style’ rear sight graduated to 800 yards with a leaf that pivots at the front and raises forward in an arc.  The black leather barrel covering is complete, original and in good condition. The surface finish shows heavy crazing with some finish loss. The leather sleeve remains unbroken at the two screw heads at the breech, and the leather seam stitching remains strong and tight with the exception of last 1 ½” where the trigger guard/lever slides forward.

Frame, hammer and operating lever are in excellent working order. 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”. Stampings show some wear. Serial #8494 is stamped onto the upper receiver tang.  Swivel is in place on the underside of stock. This “Navy” model had no carbine ring.

Carbine has crisp mechanics. Bore is clean and clear with sharp rifling. Black walnut stock is very good condition. No cartouches. Brass butt plate shows mellow color.

This Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 rimfire carbine is an very nice example of a Civil War Federal Navy arm and would surely enhance any naval display or collection of arms.    [jet]

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