Lot 178: Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Army Carbine
Scarce Civil War Era Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Army Carbine in .44 Caliber
Auction Date: October 4, 2022
Lot 178: Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Army Carbine
Scarce Civil War Era Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Army Carbine in .44 Caliber
Auction Date: October 4, 2022
Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized: 
Scarce Civil War Era Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Army Carbine in .44 Caliber
Manufacturer: Sharps & Hankins
Model: 1862 Army
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44 RF
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 382
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number: 
Class: Antique
Rating:
OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN
Description:
Manufactured c. 1862-65. 500 manufactured with only 200 ordered by U.S. Army. These carbines are chambered in 52 rimfire and a few Army Type carbines were made experimentally in other calibers, such as this particular example (in 44 CF caliber, firing pin absent), and these are very rare to find.
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