In September of 1859 the Navy ordered 900 Sharps NM 1859 Rifles, stipulating 30” barrels fitted to be mounted with a saber bayonet – the bayonets to be provided by the Ames Manufacturing Co. Falling within the serial number range of 33000 to 34000, the first 630 of these rifles were delivered in November of 1860 – 510 to the Washington.
- I have a Sharps 1859 New Model Carbine Serial Number 69257. I would like to find as much information about it that I can. There are some interesting aspects to it. The butt plate is one for a patchbox and there is a stencil of the patchbox on the stock but it was never carved out. There is not a saddle ring. It was not converted.
- This is an very nice example of an original New Model 1859 Military Vertical Breech 3-band Rifle in the original.52 caliber, serial number 39756. The rifle was made in far smaller numbers than the carbine, so finding them is quite rare. This features a later version of the Sharps act Original Item: Only One Available.
- The Berdan Sharpshooter's Model 1859 Sharps rifles were specially fitted with double set-triggers and had angular socket bayonets. Most of the Berdan Sharps Rifles fall in the 4 serial number range.
NEW MODEL 1859 SHARPS RIFLE
$3,750.00
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Item Code: 172-5520
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The Sharps rifle, a .52 caliber, breechloading firearm invented and patented by Hartford, Connecticut native Christian Sharps. Presented here is a New Model 1859 Sharps rifle that features serial #40225.
Rifle has a 29½” long round barrel and a “straight-breech” type lockplate fitted to its walnut shoulder and fore stock. Barrel surface is overall smooth with a gray-tan patina. The barrel address shows light wear but is completely readable. Likewise, “NEW MODEL 1859” can be made out to rear of sight. Flip-up rear sight is complete and has complete Lawrence patent information. Bore is bright with strong rifling; just the slightest pitting near the breech. Saber bayonet lug is mounted on underside of barrel at the muzzle.
The receiver shares similar nice surface condition as the barrel with clear maker marks and patent designations. Right side of lock features Sharps and Lawrence patent marks. Left side has another Sharps patent stamp. Serial number is strongly stamped on the upper receiver tang.
Breechblock, lever mechanics, hammer and trigger mechanics all operate smoothly. Other iron components match in condition and dark color. Iron patch box in butt stock.
All wood has original deep, rich color. A number of dings and wear as is usual. There is a crack at the butt, running from the lower buttplate screw along the grain to the bottom swivel. No inspector cartouches are visible. At some point, long ago, the butt stock was “detailed” with gold paint. Painted patterns were nicely done and varnished.
This New Model 1859 Sharps rifle in very nice condition. [jet]
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