Best of the West Antique & Native American Auction: November 12th, 2022
Sat, Nov 12, 2022 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 198
Sharps & Hankins Model 1861 .52 Cal Navy Rifle
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Featured in this lot we have a Rare Sharps and Hankins Model 1861 U.S. Navy carbine rifle chambered in .52 caliber. Produced by the famed Sharps
and Hankins Philadelphia factory only during the Civil War years of 1862-1865, this example is one of only 6,686 arms of this type produced and sold directly to the U.S. Navy during the War Between the States. It is noted in several sources that these arms saw extensive service aboard various vessels under crude conditions and often inclement weather which accounts for the poor condition of most surviving examples. The Model 1862 Sharps and Hankins used an unusual, yet effective, sliding breech in which the trigger guard/lever was lowered which simultaneously slid the barrel forward for loading and unloading .52 Caliber? Rim Fire cartridges. Obviously a limited production and issued arm, the Model 1862 Navy Carbine is one of the more sought after and distinctive arms of the Civil War. The butt stock is in fine condition with very tight wood to metal fit and retains the original attractive brass butt plate. The action is tight and fully functioning on this example and the bore is surprisingly excellent with deep sharp rifling all the way through. The left side of the receiver is correctly marked in three lines “SHARPS PATENT 1859” with the right side marked “SHARPS & HANKINS PHILADA.” Serial Number: 529. A worthy example for the finest Civil War or U.S. Navy arms collection. The firearm qualifies as an Antique rifle, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
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