SHARPS MODEL 1852 SLANTING BREECH CARBINE

Revised: 3/7/2012

CORRECTION: The SN is 3858, not 3853. The fourth digit was very lightly struck on the left side.

SHARPS MODEL 1852 SLANTING BREECH CARBINE. SN 3853. Cal .52, 21-1/2″ bbl, Serial number “3853”. This is a nice “as found” example of the popular pre-War slant breech Sharps that many saw service with State forces during Civil War. This gun conforms to other known specimens with Sharps patent pellet primer mounted in the lock plate, 21-1/2″ bbl and brass furniture. Gun was blued and tiny traces are still visible in protected areas. Bbl is marked “SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG. CO / HARTFORD, CONN”. Tang is marked “SHARPS PATENT 1852” with the serial number 3853. The lock is marked “C SHARPS / PATENT / 1852”. Opposite lock is a 9″ sling bar with attached carbine ring. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl is dark with tiny areas of blue under areas of rust & pitting. Bbl markings are discernible but light. Lock and markings on tang are mostly discernible though patent date on tang is only partially discernible. Rifling in bore is crisp & well-defined. Brass bbl band, buttplate & patchbox have dark mustard patina. Stocks are sound & solid with many dings, dents & scratches. 4-45742 JS61 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2396	$5,750.00	Revised: 3/7/2012 CORRECTION: The SN is 3858, not 3853. The fourth digit was very lightly struck on the left side. SHARPS MODEL 1852 SLANTING BREECH CARBINE. SN 3853. Cal .52, 21-1/2″ bbl, Serial number “3853”. This is a nice “as found” example of the popular pre-War slant breech Sharps that many saw service with State forces during Civil War. This gun conforms to other known specimens with Sharps patent pellet primer mounted in the lock plate, 21-1/2″ bbl and brass furniture. Gun was blued and tiny traces are still visible in protected areas. Bbl is marked “SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG. CO / HARTFORD, CONN”. Tang is marked “SHARPS PATENT 1852” with the serial number 3853. The lock is marked “C SHARPS / PATENT / 1852”. Opposite lock is a 9″ sling bar with attached carbine ring. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl is dark with tiny areas of blue under areas of rust & pitting. Bbl markings are discernible but light. Lock and markings on tang are mostly discernible though patent date on tang is only partially discernible. Rifling in bore is crisp & well-defined. Brass bbl band, buttplate & patchbox have dark mustard patina. Stocks are sound & solid with many dings, dents & scratches. 4-45742 JS61 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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