Offered is one of the finest Model 1859 rifles we have had for a long time. This Model 1859 Sharps Rifle is a .56 caliber percussion breechloader with the Sharps pellet priming system. Markings include MODEL 1859 designation on top of the barrel near the breech. Also on the barrel is SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG. CO / HARTFORD, CONN. On the left side of the receiver is stamped SHARPS PAT. / SEPT 12 1848. On the center of the lock is SHARPS PAT. / OCT 5^th 1852 and up near the pellet primer is S. LAWRENCE PAT. / APRIL 12^th 1859. The rear sight also has the Lawrence markings. H. CONANT PATENT / APRIL 1, 1856 also appears on the back of the breechblock. Serial number is 34035. The stock is made of walnut and has no visible inspector’s mark. Original casehardening still present on the receiver, breechblock, lock, lever, trigger and patchbox. Barrel is blued. Bore is bright with excellent rifling. 

The bayonet is marked COLLINS & CO/HARDFORD/1861. Blade is dark from age but no rust or nicks. Serial number 41860 on the hilt. 

This weapon shows signs of normal use such as small scratches throughout the wood and iron but most of the original finish is still very visible. This is a very fine specimen of a scarce Sharps that is hard to find.

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