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Yobtaf · April 10, 2011, 10:11 AM

I have what I believe to be an 1863 Sharps carbine that was converted to .50-70 Government after the Civil War. The serial number is 77860. It has all the proper markings except for no model number, such as "New Model 1863" or similar behind the rear sight. And it doesn't appear that the area is worn where a marking should be. Did all Sharps carbines have some kind of model designation behind the rear sight?

April 10, 2011, 10:11 AM	#1
Yobtaf Junior Member Join Date: April 10, 2011 Posts: 2	1863 Sharps Carbine Marking? I have what I believe to be an 1863 Sharps carbine that was converted to .50-70 Government after the Civil War. The serial number is 77860. It has all the proper markings except for no model number, such as "New Model 1863" or similar behind the rear sight. And it doesn't appear that the area is worn where a marking should be. Did all Sharps carbines have some kind of model designation behind the rear sight? Last edited by Yobtaf; April 10, 2011 at 02:51 PM.