Sharps 1865 New Model Carbine. Round barrel measures 22 in. long, .52 caliber, rifled bore, percussion breech load with falling block action, saddle ring on the left side, walnut stock. Marked on top of the barrel “New Model 1865” & Sharps Rifle – Manufg. Co. – Hartford, Conn.”, left side of the frame “C. Sharps’ Pat. – Sept. 12th, 1848”, on the lock plate “R.S. Lawrence Pat. – April 12th, 1859” & “Sparps’ Pat. – Oct. 5th, 1852”, serial number on the tang “C,29426” and inspectors marks, on the left breech of the barrel “M.N.M.”, on the saddle ring cartouche “N.S.P”. Cocks, half cocks, trigger fires, drop block action and lever function smooth and tight; missing rear sight. 39 in. long. ($1500-2000)