SHARPS & HANKINS “ARMY” MODEL 1862 CARBINE

SHARPS & HANKINS “ARMY” MODEL 1862 CARBINE

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Item Code: 2025-2420

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 the design called the “Army” type carbine. The weapon does not have its barrel covered with a black leather sleeve as the “Navy” carbine used as rust protection from the sea salt and air. This carbine was produced by Sharps & Hankins in Philadelphia, PA. It fired a No. 56 (.52 caliber) Sharps & Hankins metallic rimfire cartridge.

By tripping the small finger release and operating the lever, the barrel slides forward to accommodate the cartridge. Weapon has a 24” long barrel with no fore stock. The base remains for an iron blade sight at the muzzle, and there is a ‘tangent style’ rear sight with a leaf that pivots at the front and raises forward in an arc. All gun metal shows good dark brown color. 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 are clear. All lock screws are original and in generally good condition. Sling swivel on bottom of buttstock. Serial #2627 is sharp and strongly stamped onto the upper tang and into the underside of the barrel at the breech. Hammer does not hold at half cock, otherwise the hammer/trigger mechanics are fine. Bore is dark with scattered grime and with sharp rifling.

Wood shoulder stock has attractive brass butt plate. There is typical light wear overall from age and use. There is one small (1” long) crack behind receiver, otherwise the wood remains very nice.

One of the less common carbines of the Civil War. [jet] [ph:L]

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