Sharps & Hankins 1859 cavalry carbine

Sharps & Hankins 1859 cavalry carbine

One of approximately 1,000 Sharps & Hankins 1859 cavalry carbine featuring a 19″ barrel.

Manufactured from 1862-1865

They are generally associated with New York cavalry units

The overall condition is very good

The iron parts have an even plum patina

The receiver retains about 30% of the original tinned finish

Buttstock is in very good condition

Has the correct brass butt plate

Original safety intact and functional (rare)

Caliber is .52 rimfire

Bore very good; rifling strong

Action is tight and fully functional

A very rare civil war era firearm