Breech-loading Rifle

Description:

Sharp's breech-loading percussion rifle, model 1859, .52 caliber with a pellet priming mechanism. The barrel has a lug on the bottom for attaching a bayonette. The gun is iron mounted with three bands, a sling swivel at the middle band and a sling swivel at the butt. A rear elevating sight is attached at the top of the barrel and the stock is walnut with the lever center mounted on a hinge. Reportedly captured during the Federal assault on Battery Wagner in 1863 it is on exhibit in the Civil War Gallery.

• Date: 1852-1863
• Dimensions: W-5 L-47.5 inches
• Makers Mark: "SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CONN." on barrel

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• Collection: Weaponry Collection
• Object Name: Rifles
• Object Id: 18603

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