Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Carbine
| Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Carbine | |
|---|---|
| Type | carbine |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United States |
| Wars | American Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1862 |
| Manufacturer | Sharps & Hankins |
| Produced | 1862-1865 |
| Number built | 8,000 |
| Variants | Navy type (24" barrel. Navy purchased 6,686)[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | .52 Cal |
| Action | Breechloading |
The Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Carbine was a breechloading carbine made by Sharps & Hankins Co. in the 1860s. The gun is a rimfire .52 caliber and was made in Philadelphia in a quantity of about 8,000.[1] This firearm, patented on July 9, 1861 by Christian Sharps, measuring 35 5/8 inches overall with a 23 5/8 inch barrel also came with a leather cover on the barrel to protect against sea-spray and salt air.[2]
References
- 1 2 Flayderman, Norm (2001). Flayderman's guide to antique American firearms... and their values. Iola, WI: Krause Publications. p. 178. ISBN 0-87349-313-3.
- ↑ "Sharps & Hankins M1862 Single Shot Breechloading Percussion Carbine". NRA Museums. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
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