1859 Sharps Rifle Serial Numbers

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NEW MODEL 1863 SHARPS CARBINE

Serial numbers from near 3000 to 100000. Thereafter the letter 'C' indicates 100000, for example, 'C 200' would be the serial number 100200. If your carbine has been converted to fire the 50-70 metallic cartridge you should know the following from 'Sharps Rifle, The Gun That Shaped American Destiny' by Martin Rywell.
The Berdan Sharpshooter's Model 1859 Sharps rifles were specially fitted with double set-triggers and had angular socket bayonets. Most of the Berdan Sharps Rifles fall in the 4.
Sharps Carbine-1859, Armi Sport, This rifle is a paper cartridge rifle in.54 cal. This Sharps feature a 22' Round Blued Barrel. The front sight is fixed and barrel features an adjustable rear sight. Stock features a steel patch box. The barrel is 1 in 22' twist with 6 grooves. The overall length is 39'.

The most famous, single-shot, percussion firearm used during the Civil War was the Sharps carbine, a .52 caliber, breechloading firearm invented and patented by Hartford, Connecticut native Christian… (1117-99). Learn More »

The Berdan Sharpshooter's Model 1859 Sharps rifles were specially fitted with double set-triggers and had angular socket bayonets. Most of the Berdan Sharps Rifles fall in the 4 serial number range.

ORIGINAL MERRILL CARBINE

This original, breech-loading carbine is one of only some 14,500 weapons produced by H. Merrill of Baltimore, MD. This cavalry weapon is a wartime example of the First Type Merrill carbine in .54… (218-543). Learn More »

$2,545.00
Originally $2,695.00

MINTY MAYNARD CARBINE

This is a very pretty example of the regulation, military issue Second Model Maynard cavalry carbine in excellent condition. This is the standard configuration, manufactured without patch box or… (218-551). Learn More »

$3,095.00
Originally $3,500.00

CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 SPENCER CARBINE

breechloading repeating carbine is in good original condition. The carbine, which fired the .52 caliber, “No. 56” Spencer rimfire cartridge, has a 22” long barrel and a two-piece black walnut… (1117-105). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR SHARPS & HANKINS NAVY CARBINE

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… (1117-111). Learn More »

NEW MODEL 1863 SHARPS CARBINE

$1,950.00
SOLD

BURNSIDE 5TH MODEL CARBINE, CONFEDERATE “CLEANED & REPAIRED”

This is the Burnside single shot percussion carbine, Model 1864, aka '5th model'. It is a .54 caliber carbine manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Co., in Providence, Rhode Island. General Ambrose… (1117-200). Learn More »

NEW MODEL 1859 SHARPS CARBINE

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINE IN NEAR FINE CONDITION

This is a nice looking Sharps carbine is in the standard “New Model 1863” configuration, eliminating the superfluous patch box and using a larger and easier clean out screw. This one has smooth… (998-52). Learn More »

EXCELLENT CONDITION BALL CARBINE

The Ball Carbine was designed and patented by Albert Ball of Worchester, MA. Ball spent the 1850s working for various Massachusetts based gunmakers. Ball secured a patent for a breechloading, metallic… (2020-794). Learn More »

SHARPS MODEL 1853 SLANTING BREECH CARBINE

This early Sharps Model 1853 Slanting Breech carbine remains in good condition. The gun shows moderate use, but is complete and solid. The gun is marked on the lock plate, to the rear of the hammer:… (172-5571). Learn More »

NEW MODEL 1859 SHARPS CARBINE

$3,150.00
Originally $3,250.00

NICE CONDITIONED CIVIL WAR 2ND MODEL MAYNARD CARBINE IDENTIFIED TO STEVEN V. BREWER, 11TH INDIANA CAVALRY SOLDIER

The overall length of the carbine is 36.50 inches. The barrel is octagon at the breech and round along the rest of its length for a total of 20.00 inches. It was originally blued but is now turning a… (172-5528). Learn More »

WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 CARBINE MADE IN 1872

With its characteristic brass frame, the 1866 is perhaps the most attractive Winchester and, as Flayderman remarks, “the repeating rifle most deserving of the name, ‘The Gun that Won the… (169-480). Learn More »

$10,500.00
ON HOLD

NEAR MINT JAPANESE TYPE 38 CARBINE

Exceptional example of a World War II era Type 38 carbine made in 1938! Principal markings include: “10378” (serial number); cannonball stack logo (manufacturer: Kokura Arsenal); characters… (G3970). Learn More »

Pedersoli Sharps 1859

Sharps Rifle Serial Number Lookup

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE “CLEANED & REPAIRED” MODEL 1860 SPENCER CARBINE

This carbine was produced by the Spencer Rifle Company of Boston, Massachusetts and is in good original condition. The carbine, which fired the .52 caliber, “No. 56” Spencer rimfire cartridge, has… (490-1668). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE “CLEANED & REPAIRED” FIRST MODEL MERRILL CARBINE

This original, breech-loading carbine is one of approximately 14,500 weapons produced by H. Merrill of Baltimore, MD. This cavalry weapon is a wartime example of the First Type Merrill carbine in .54… (528-10). Learn More »

ORIGINAL 5TH MODEL BURNSIDE CARBINE

Original Civil War Burnside 5th Model carbine produced by the Burnside Rifle Co of Providence, Rhode Island. This cavalry model .54 caliber, single-shot, percussion breech-loading carbine is in good… (172-5424). Learn More »

VERY PRETTY SECOND MODEL MAYNARD CARBINE

Listed in company literature as the Model 1863, these .50 caliber single-shot breechloading carbines are known among collectors simply as the Second Model Maynard. Using a brass cartridge with pierced… (1046-10). Learn More »

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