IDENTIFIED SHARPS CARBINE, JAMES JOHNSON 19TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY.

SN C12823. This is a fine example of a Civil War Sharps carbine identified by SN and listed on p.90 of Sharps Civil War Carbines and Rifles by Coates & McAuley. James Johnson entered service in Company L 19th PA Cav. in Sept, 1863 and was mustered out of service in May, 1866 in New Orleans. Rarely can you find Civil War arms that were issued to the soldier who carried it then during the war but this is one such case. Sharps carbines were issued to the unit in June and July of 1864. Most members of this late war unit were veterans of other units. The 19th first saw service in Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi, seeing action including the Battle of Brice’s Crossroads losing 15 men killed, wounded and missing. The unit later fought at Big Black, Port Gibson and Grand Gulf, MS. In Sept of 1864 unit saw action against Sterling Price in his invasion into Missouri at Marion, Greensboro, Pilot Knob and the Big Blue River then returning to Memphis on Oct 20. In Nov the 19th skirmished on the flank of Hood’s Army marching toward Nashville and participated in the Battle of Nashville and the pursuit of Hood’s Army. At Franklin the 19th captured three strands of colors and 350 prisoners losing 25 killed, wounded and missing. The command was now much reduced in numbers and consolidated into a battalion moved to Baton Rouge and later to New Orleans arriving there March 9, 1865. Unit served in detachments in Louisiana and Texas until April of 1866, reuniting in New Orleans finally being mustered out May 4, 1866. Accompanying carbine is a fine Sharps bullet mold marked “NEW MODEL 1863”. Johnson’s carbine shows honest use with “saddle wear” otherwise gun is in wonderful “as found” condition with crisp markings and bright bore. It would be difficult to find a better identified and used Civil War carbine. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Sharps patent markings are crisp and well defined on both sides of frame. Bbl markings are discernible though a couple letters in bbl address are light. “NEW MODEL 1863” stamped behind rear sight is crisp. Stocks are sound and solid with numerous small dents, dings and scratches as expected, with hand worn patina. Inspector’s cartouches are discernible though weak. Sub inspector’s marks are discernible on most metal parts. Bore retains well defined rifling. 4-54249 JS301 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3236

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	3236	$6,325.00	IDENTIFIED SHARPS CARBINE, JAMES JOHNSON 19TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY. SN C12823. This is a fine example of a Civil War Sharps carbine identified by SN and listed on p.90 of Sharps Civil War Carbines and Rifles by Coates & McAuley. James Johnson entered service in Company L 19th PA Cav. in Sept, 1863 and was mustered out of service in May, 1866 in New Orleans. Rarely can you find Civil War arms that were issued to the soldier who carried it then during the war but this is one such case. Sharps carbines were issued to the unit in June and July of 1864. Most members of this late war unit were veterans of other units. The 19th first saw service in Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi, seeing action including the Battle of Brice’s Crossroads losing 15 men killed, wounded and missing. The unit later fought at Big Black, Port Gibson and Grand Gulf, MS. In Sept of 1864 unit saw action against Sterling Price in his invasion into Missouri at Marion, Greensboro, Pilot Knob and the Big Blue River then returning to Memphis on Oct 20. In Nov the 19th skirmished on the flank of Hood’s Army marching toward Nashville and participated in the Battle of Nashville and the pursuit of Hood’s Army. At Franklin the 19th captured three strands of colors and 350 prisoners losing 25 killed, wounded and missing. The command was now much reduced in numbers and consolidated into a battalion moved to Baton Rouge and later to New Orleans arriving there March 9, 1865. Unit served in detachments in Louisiana and Texas until April of 1866, reuniting in New Orleans finally being mustered out May 4, 1866. Accompanying carbine is a fine Sharps bullet mold marked “NEW MODEL 1863”. Johnson’s carbine shows honest use with “saddle wear” otherwise gun is in wonderful “as found” condition with crisp markings and bright bore. It would be difficult to find a better identified and used Civil War carbine. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Sharps patent markings are crisp and well defined on both sides of frame. Bbl markings are discernible though a couple letters in bbl address are light. “NEW MODEL 1863” stamped behind rear sight is crisp. Stocks are sound and solid with numerous small dents, dings and scratches as expected, with hand worn patina. Inspector’s cartouches are discernible though weak. Sub inspector’s marks are discernible on most metal parts. Bore retains well defined rifling. 4-54249 JS301 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3236 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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IDENTIFIED SHARPS CARBINE, JAMES JOHNSON 19TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY.