Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this antique U.S. Military carbine today for a penny start auction, this is the 1863 Sharps .50-70 Government Centerfire Conversion.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Sharps
Model: 1863/67
Serial: C16082
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1863
Caliber: .50-70 Government Centerfire
Finish: Antique
Barrel Length: 22" 3 groove
Optics/Sights: Ladder rear, Blade front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Falling Block Centerfire
Markings: Standard, "E.A.W." E.A. Williams inspector mark
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This is a U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine, made circa 1863 as a percussion carbine, 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 to the .50-70 GOVT configuration. Some of these arms retained their original six-groove rifling, while the bores of others were re-lined with three-groove rifling.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Sharps is in good condition given its incredible age. Please Note that there is a small crack at the top of the reciever where the barrel screws in, as well as a crack at the toptang screw.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1863/67
Serial: C16082
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1863
Caliber: .50-70 Government Centerfire
Finish: Antique
Barrel Length: 22" 3 groove
Optics/Sights: Ladder rear, Blade front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Falling Block Centerfire
Markings: Standard, "E.A.W." E.A. Williams inspector mark
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This is a U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine, made circa 1863 as a percussion carbine, 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 to the .50-70 GOVT configuration. Some of these arms retained their original six-groove rifling, while the bores of others were re-lined with three-groove rifling.
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, the settling of the West, and the connecting of the coasts with the Transcontinental Railroad.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Sharps is in good condition given its incredible age. Please Note that there is a small crack at the top of the reciever where the barrel screws in, as well as a crack at the toptang screw.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $65.00
We strive to ship orders within the close of the following business day after payment and documentation is received.
Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
Our #1 priority is customer satisfaction. We want to build a lasting trust in the relationship with our customers, so that you will always look to us for all your firearms needs. If you have any issues with your transactions please contact us, and we will work with you to resolve any issues you may have. We greatly appreciate your trust in us and we look forward to fulfilling all your future firearm needs.
Bryant Ridge also reserves the right to cancel any sales that may occur while gunbroker.com is experiencing technical issues that affects the entire site or a complete site outage, within an hour of the auction ending.
We have an amazing inventory of classic and collector firearms that we are adding to Gunbroker daily. Stay up to date on all of our latest auction by adding us to your favorite sellers list.
About Us
From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection.
