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NOTE: This item is selling and shipping from our Sunrise, FL 33351 office. This is one of the early Model 1859 Sharps Carbine manufactured in 1863. It is a .52 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 are New Model 1863. On the left side of the receiver is stamped SHARPS PAT. / SEPT 12 1848. On the center of the lock is C. SHARPS PAT. / OCT 5th 1852 and up near the pellet primer is S. LAWRENCE PAT. / APRIL 12th 1859. Serial number 40091 is located on the tang. Stocks are walnut with inspectors marks on the left side of the wrist. Finish is blue barrel and casehardening on the receiver, breechblock, lock, lever and trigger plate. Furniture is made of Iron. Total production of Model 1859 carbines with iron furniture was approximately 30,000 starting around serial number 33000. The Navy contact was for 30,000 carbines without the saddle ring and the bar. The range is from 40,000 to 44,000. This is a Sharps carbines used by the navy. Traces of original blue finish is found on the barrel and breech block. All markings are legible. Stock shows very little wear. Action is tight. Bore is bright, and has very good rifling. SPECIFICATIONS Caliber: 52 Capacity: Single Shot Barrel Length Short Carbine 22".25 Long" Sights: Front, fixed. Rear, adjustable Barrel Finish: Blued Stock Finish: Oiled dark wood