Sharps New Model 1863 - The Firearms Forum

Sharps 100 · 12-11-2009, 06:35 PM

Hello all,
Im wondering if anyone can tell me about a Sharps New Model 1863. I got it from my Grandfather and was hoping to get some info. Its has what I believe is a serial number on the "Tang" of (C,329). It has slight surface rust on a few places and Dark wood with the expected dings on it. I'm not planning on selling it but need to know if I need to get a new safe. Thanks for all who post..

Sharps 100 · 12-12-2009, 01:45 PM

Jim K · 12-13-2009, 07:39 PM

What is the barrel length? The picture makes the barrel look longer than the 22" carbine barrel. Assuming it is a carbine, and the rest has the same even patina, a guestimate would be around $3000-4000. If the primer magazine works, add several hundred.

Jim

Sharps 100 · 12-14-2009, 06:19 PM

The barrel measures about 21 3/8" from the front to the receiver where the wood forgrip meets the receiver. Do you have any idea if this might have been a military rifle.

Sharps 100 · 12-14-2009, 06:20 PM

The action is impressivly tight and functions well. How do you tell if the primer mag works??

12-11-2009, 06:35 PM	#1
Sharps 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	Sharps New Model 1863 Hello all, Im wondering if anyone can tell me about a Sharps New Model 1863. I got it from my Grandfather and was hoping to get some info. Its has what I believe is a serial number on the "Tang" of (C,329). It has slight surface rust on a few places and Dark wood with the expected dings on it. I'm not planning on selling it but need to know if I need to get a new safe. Thanks for all who post.. -->

12-12-2009, 01:45 PM	#2
Sharps 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Sharps New Model 1863

12-13-2009, 07:39 PM	#3
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Sharps New Model 1863 What is the barrel length? The picture makes the barrel look longer than the 22" carbine barrel. Assuming it is a carbine, and the rest has the same even patina, a guestimate would be around $3000-4000. If the primer magazine works, add several hundred. Jim

12-14-2009, 06:19 PM	#4
Sharps 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Sharps New Model 1863 The barrel measures about 21 3/8" from the front to the receiver where the wood forgrip meets the receiver. Do you have any idea if this might have been a military rifle.

12-14-2009, 06:20 PM	#5
Sharps 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Sharps New Model 1863 The action is impressivly tight and functions well. How do you tell if the primer mag works??