#81 • C. Sharps New Model 1863 .52 Caliber Carbine

Part of 02/21/26 Firearms & Sporting Goods (live auction by PA Auction Center)

Location: East Earl, PA

High bid $1,900.00

Status: Sold

Single shot breech loading black powder rifle. Features, Front blade sight, Rear folding leaf graduated ladder sight, Blued barrel, Steel saddle ring and sling bar, Case colored frame and breech, Case colored hammer, Steel barrel band, Plain wooden straight grip stock with inspector cartouche on left side of wrist, Metal crescent butt plate, All correct side plate patent markings, Barrel length, 22". SN:79833. Condition: Good. Excellent mirror bore with great crisp rifling, Great strong working action with strong hammer, All metal retains 85% original blued and case colored finish with usual light finish wear at carry points and turning to deep brown patina with very few faint freckles of aged surface rust, Stock and forend are solid free of cracks and breaks with light handling marks and wear from age, Stock cartouches are clean and clear, Good solid metal butt plate with surface rust and turning to deep brown patina.