![]() The serial number is located on the upper tang. Lawrence” patent markings are on the receiver and lock plate. The left rear flat is marked with the letter “F”. ![]() The barrel is absent of the standard Sharps markings and the New Model marking is vary faint. The carbine has the standard Lawrence folding leaf rear sight graduated to 800 yards and is fitted with a sling bar and ring on the left side of the stock wrist and receiver. Cavalry and along with the Model 1865 Spencer Carbines were the primary cavalry carbines until the Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor carbine replaced them in 1874 to 1875. The Ordnance Department contracted with Sharps to convert more than 31,000 Civil War carbines from percussion to center fire configuration in 1867. 50-70 center fire metallic cartridge with the relined 3 groove barrel. Cal., 22 inch round barrel, clue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.This is an example of a Sharps Model 1863 carbine that was either arsenal or Sharps Rifle Company converted to. ![]() () Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Conversion Carbine – Serial #66188, 50-70 U.
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