Sharps Model 1868 Carbine or Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion carbine. Serial number C 14072, the C prefix (Roman numeral 100) designates the serial number 100.000: C14072 is 114072. Caliber 50-70 Government, standard 22” round barrel with six groove rifling and retains about 85% factory refurbished blue remaining and 80% factory refurbished case colors on the frame and hammer. Standard markings on barrel and frame and inspector marks stamped on several parts of the gun. Arsenal refurbished wood are in excellent condition with the original “DFC” David F. Clark ribbon inspection cartridge stamped on the left of the buttstock. Standard front and Lawrence Patent carbine rear sight. Mechanically perfect with an excellent bore. This gun was converted in 1868, it has the improved cam-action firing pin and bevelled hammer. This is a gun with a lot of history in a hard to find condition.
A total of 31,098 Model 1859, 1863 and 1865 carbines were returned by the US Government to Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. and converted from percussion to metallic cartridges in 1867 and 1868 for use on the Western front during the Indian Wars.
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