How much is an original Sharps rifle?
$30
| Sharps rifle | |
|---|---|
| Unit cost | $30 (1861) |
| No. built | 120,000+ |
| Variants | Single set trigger (regular army) Double set trigger |
| Specifications |
What is the range of a Sharps carbine?
500 yd
| Sharps rifle | |
|---|---|
| Action | Falling Block |
| Rate of fire | 8–10 shots per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,200 ft/s (370 m/s) |
| Effective range | 500 yd (460 m) |
When did the Sharps carbine come out?
Offered for sale is an antique Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine, made circa 1864, then converted to 50-70 Govt circa 1867 for use in the West by the federal government. Over 100,000 Sharps rifles and carbines were purchased and used by the federal government during the American Civil War.
What kind of rifle is a sharps and Hankins Navy carbine?
Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Navy Carbine, chambered in .52 Rimfire. This rifle is a genuine antique Sharps & Hankins Navy Carbine, of which only about 6,000 were made. This Sharps features a u …Click for more info
What is the serial number of the Sharps Model 1859?
SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 .52 CALIBER PERCUSSION CIVIL WAR 3-BAND MILITARY RIFLE , U.S. ARMY CONTACT WITH SABER BAYONET LUG. This is a fairly early serial number rifle, #39XXX, that no doubt saw ser …Click for more info
How many Sharps rifles were used in the Civil War?
Over 100,000 Sharps rifles and carbines were purchased and used by the federal government during the American Civil War. In 1867, the Ordnance Department contracted with the Sharps Rifle Company for conversion of over 31,000 Sharps percussion carbines to the .50-70 breech loading configuration.