Object number
5101.54.1
Title
American Sharps pattern carbine
Creator
Description
An American Sharps pattern percussion carbine c. 1852. Serial no. 89208 is engraved on metal plate on top of the stock. Further engraving on barrel starts with "Sharps rifle", rest is unclear. Engraved "Sharps Pat Oct 5th 52" on lock. Also engraved on lock "R.S. Lawrence Pat April 12th 1859" and "New model 1863" on top of barrel. C54 is painted in white on stock.
Date
1852 - 1863
Production period
19th Century
Dimensions
- 900 mm
- Height: butt 111 mm