Guns International #: 102805747
Seller's Inventory #: 244053

Category - Sharps Rifles - Antique - Civil War Carbines

Category
Sharps Rifles - Antique
Civil War Carbines

Antique U.S. SHARPS New Model 1859 .50-70 Cartridge Conversion SR Carbine Classic CIVIL WAR / WILD WEST Saddle Ring Carbine

Description:
Antique U.S. SHARPS New Model 1859 .50-70 Cartridge Conversion SR Carbine 

Classic CIVIL WAR / WILD WEST Saddle Ring Carbine

Here we present an antique U.S. Sharps New Model 1859 Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine, made circa 1859-63, then converted to .50-70 GOVT circa 1867 for use in the West by the federal government. Over 100,000 Sharps rifles and carbines were purchased and used by the federal government during the American Civil War. In 1867, the U.S. Ordnance Department contracted with the Sharps Rifle Company for conversion of over 30,000 Sharps percussion carbines and 1,000 rifles to either the .52-70 rimfire or the .50-70 GOVT centerfire configuration.

Some of these arms retained their original six-groove rifling, while the bores of others were re-lined with three-groove rifling. New buttstocks without cartridge boxes were used in all cases where replacement was required, regardless of the original configuration. These carbines were issued to the regular cavalry regiments on the western frontier and remained in service until they were replaced by the Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine. This is one of the iconic carbines of Western lore, as they were handy, accurate, powerful and reliable guns, and many went to the Western Frontier as trappers, explorers and settlers moved that way. They experienced some of the most exciting times in American history during the Indian Wars, the settling of the West, and the connecting of the coasts with the Transcontinental Railroad.

The overall condition is good. Refinished in an antique gray. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with strong rifling. There is a faint cartouche above the sling ring bar as well as the “DFC” cartouche in the middle of the stock on the left side for the conversion. The stock shows use and has been refinished as well and remains solid.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 22 inches.

Caliber: .50-70 GOVT

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes