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SHARPS & HANKINS MODEL 1862 NAVY CARBINE

#88XX. Cal 52 Rimfire Breechloader Carbine, Navy Type. Nickel finish. Standard 24" round barrel with leather covering as protection against rusting.The leather is secured by two screws at breech of barrel, and a band of steel at muzzle. About 98% of the original leather covering present! The carbine has a 2nd model floating firing pin mounted in the recoil shield. Stock is an oil-finished walnut with a nickel plated brass buttplate. Standard front and rear sight. Mechanically perfect, bright & shiny bore. Matching serial number is located on the upper tang, on the lever bar, and the underside of the barrel. Made in 1864-65. Total production of about 8.000, of which 6.686 were purchased by the Navy. These carbines are believed to have seen extensive service aboard of various vessels during the Civil War which may account for many seen with missing or heavily damaged leather. Very good condition. Cartridge shown for information purposes only.