Lot Essay
The present rifle falls within the serial number range associated with issue to Col. Hiram Berdan's 1st and 2nd Regiments of U.S. Sharpshooters.
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SHARPS RIFLE MANUFG. CO., HARTFORD, SERIAL NO. 56988, CIRCA 1862
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A U.S. .52 SHARP'S PATENT 'NEW MODEL 1859' BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION MILITARY RIFLE
SHARPS RIFLE MANUFG. CO., HARTFORD, SERIAL NO. 56988, CIRCA 1862
With 30 in. (76.2 cm.) round barrel with Lawrence patent rear-sight, lock with Sharp's patent pellet priming system, and iron mounts including hinged patchbox-cover
SHARPS RIFLE MANUFG. CO., HARTFORD, SERIAL NO. 56988, CIRCA 1862
With 30 in. (76.2 cm.) round barrel with Lawrence patent rear-sight, lock with Sharp's patent pellet priming system, and iron mounts including hinged patchbox-cover