Sharps Saddle Gun, Model 1859-1863 United States, 19th Century

SHARPS SADDLE GUN, MODEL 1859-1863
United States, 19th century
Steel and wood
L.T.: 99 - Barrel L.: 22'' - Caliber 52 percussion

Long single-shot gun; rifled round barrel, marked "RST" and control stamp. Front sight, micrometric planchette-type sights.
Culprit annotated with the various patents in capital letters: "R.S. Lawrence Pat. April 12th 1859" and "C. Sharps'Pat Oct. 5th 1852" and serial number 99563. Remainder of speckling on breech. Lawrence breechblock.
"Drop-block" breechblock locking mechanism, iron fittings and saddle ring.
Long type walnut stock fitted with its "patch box".

Very good condition.

Sharps long rifles served the US Cavalry during the American Civil War between 1861 and 1865

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Ref.: 7151

This collector's weapon is, according to article L311-2 of the Code de la sécurité intérieure, classified as a collector's weapon, category D. Its acquisition and possession are free. Its acquisition and possession are free. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.