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Lot 3269:Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Percussion Carbine

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 3269:Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Percussion Carbine

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Scarce Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Percussion Carbine

This model was manufactured from 1854 to 1857 and is famous as the model used by John Brown and his band of abolitionists in Kansas and during the famous raid on Harper's Ferry. They are also known as "Beecher's Bibles" after noted minister Henry Ward Beecher was quoted in the "N.Y. Tribune" of February 1856 stating there was more moral power in one Sharps carbine than 100 Bibles. The top of the barrel is marked "SHARP'S RIFLE/MANUFg. CO./HARTFORD CONN." in three lines ahead of the rear sight. The upper receiver tang is marked "SHARPS/PATENT/1848" followed by the serial number, and the lock is marked "SHARP'S/PATENT/1852". Brass blade front and period replacement buckhorn notch rear sight. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with brass patch box and carbine buttplate. Matching serial number "9645" marked on the upper receiver tang and underside of the barrel. "15276" stamped on the inside of the forearm channel.

ConditionVery good with mottled gray and brown patina on the iron along with some patches of mild oxidation and pitting, attractive golden aged patina on the brass furniture, and defined markings and edges in the metal overall. The wood is also very good with some scattered mild dings and scratches, and a few hairline cracks visible behind the receiver tang and left of the wrist, with mostly tight fitment overall. Empty hole on the bottom of the buttstock where a sling swivel may have once resided. Mechanically fine.
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ManufacturerSharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model1853-Carbine
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge52
Barrel21 1/2 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2255
Catalog page166
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