Sharps Rifle Manufacturing CO

The Designs of
Christian Sharps
Born in New Jersey in 1811 ;
Died in Vernon, Connecticut, 13 March, 1874.
He early developed a talent for mechanics, became a machinist, and was conversant with every department of his trade.
His principal invention was the Sharps breech-loading rifle. In 1854 he removed to Hartford, Connecticut,
to superintend the manufacture of this rifle, and he subsequently invented other fire-arms of great value,
and patented many ingenious implements of various kinds.

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Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co.

Sharps & Hankins

Sharps Revolvers

Sharps Rifle in Civil War by John D McAulay	Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co Information
A Legend Grows...by Eric Ortner	Berdan's Sharpshooters History
The Sharps M1874: the Original and the Montana repras

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Sharps Model of 1851 Sporting Rifle
This is the famous Model 1851, or “box-lock” model, first made here in 1852. It has the tape primer patented in 1845 by Washington, D.C. dentist Edward Maynard.
The tape primer was basically the same as the roll that a modern toy cap pistol fires. About 2,000 were manufactured. Later models had a pellet primer patented by R.S. Lawrence.
Sharps rifles of 1851 and 1852 models were made here until April 1855 for the Sharps Rifle Co. of Hartford, CT. <>

Sharps Maynard lock

Sharps Model 1850 Sporting Rifle By Robertson & Simpson

Sharps Model 1850 Rifle Converted to Metallic Cartridge

M1851 Sharps Sporting Rifle

M1851 Navy Carbine

Sharps M-1852 Carbine

Sharps Model 1852 Military Bullet Mold

M1853 Sharps Shotgun

Sharps Double Barrel Shotgun

Sharps Model 1853 Military Rifle

Sharps Type Slant Breach 1853 Rifle British Manufacture

M1855 Military Musket
The rear sight is of the British Enfield pattern with graduations of 1 to 4 in the right side, 5-8 on the single leaf.
The front sight is a standard block that doubles as a bayonet lug. The ramrod and barrel bands are also of the Enfield pattern,
with one wide iron band at the front and two narrow ones to the rear.
This musket is unlike any other Sharps product.

Sharps Model 1855 Saddle Ring Carbine

Sharps Model 1855 Navy Rifle With Rollin White Self Cocking Mechanism

M1859 Sharps 3 Band Rifle

M1859 Sharps Carbine

Sharps New Model 1859 Egyptian Contract Military Rifle 577cal

CONFEDERATE FIRST MODEL S.C. ROBINSON SHARPS CARBINE CIRCA 1862

M1863 Sharps Rifle

M1863 Sharps 50/70 Conversion Carbine

1871 .42 Heavy Barrel Sharps

SHARPS/SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1874 RIFLE.
Cal. 50/70. SN 12. 35” rnd bbl.
Despite model designation, these guns were actually made as trial pieces in 1870.
300 of them were made at Springfield, using actions furnished by Sharps.
“CK” has been stamped on left side of receiver and carved on left side of stock.

Sharps / Smith Conversion Rifle

SHARPS CONVERSION PISTOL RIFLE

Sharps Meacham Conversion Rifle

Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle By Henry Slotterbeck

Sharps 1874 special feature target gun

Modern M1874 Sharps Rifle By ARMI-Billy 45-70 Dixon Model
In the name of the young and famous scout, who hit a Kiowa warrior at 1538 yards, shooting with his Sharps Sporting on June 27, 1874 at Adobe Walls, Texas. Billy Dixon and 27 buffalo hunters were surrounded by more than 500 Kiowa and Comanche warriors, spurred by their “medicine man” who convinced them they were invulnerable at the “white” shots. Produced with octagonal conical barrel, choice walnut wood for stock and forearm with German silver cap.
The Battle of Adobe Walls-Myth vs Reality
Replicating Billy Dixons Shot

Sharps Model 1877 Long Range #1 Rifle

Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878

Sharps Model 1878 Short Range #1 Rifle

Sharps-Colt Prototype Model 78 Single Shot Rifle

Sharps M1878 Chinese Contract Military Rifle

Sharps-Dimick Single Shot Rifle

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Sharps & Hankins

Sharps & Hankins M.1862 Navy Rifle

Sharps & Hankins M.1862 Navy Carbine

Sharps & Hankins Army Type Civil War Carbine
52 RF
Serial #: 2174
Barrel Length: 24 inch round Finish: blue
Produced from 1862 to 1865. Blade front and elevator rear sight.

Sharps & Hankins Model 3A Four Barrel Pistol
32RF
Serial #: 1953 Manufacturer: C. Sharps
Model: 3 Type: Pistol
Barrel Length: 3-1/2 inch fluted Finish: blue
Grip: Gutta Percha
Description: "ADDRESS SHARPS & HANKINS, PHILADELPHIA, PENN." in the flute on top of the barrel. The right side of the frame is marked "C. SHARPS PATENT / JAN. 25 1859". This variation has the side plate but the firing pin is mounted on the hammer. The release button has been repaired. At the time the book was written this was the highest serial number known of the fifth variation of this model.

Sharps & Hankins Model 3C Four Barrel Pistol
32RF
Serial #: 66 Manufacturer: Sharps & Hankins
Model: 3C Type: Pistol
Barrel Length: 3-1/2 inch fluted Finish: blue
Grip: rosewood
Description: The right side of the frame is marked "C. SHARPS PATENT / JAN. 25 1859". This model was made without the side plate or extractor. The firing pin was mounted on the hammer and there is an interlock between the hammer and the barrel release to keep the pistol from opening or closing unless the hammer is on half cock. This one was made with smooth rosewood grips. These were made at the end of production and should probably be called a new variation. They are numbered in their own serial number series. This sub-variation of the third model Sharps & Hankins pistol is not marked in the flute on top of the barrel group.

Sharps & Hankins Model 3D Four Barrel Pistol
32RF
Serial #: 7413 Manufacturer: C. Sharps
Model: 3 Type: Pistol
Barrel Length: 3-1/2 inch fluted Finish: blue
Grip: Gutta Percha
Description: "ADDRESS SHARPS & HANKINS,PHILADELPHIA, PENN." in the flute on top of the barrel. The right side of the frame is marked "C. SHARPS PATENT / JAN. 25 1859". This model is identified by the frame mounted firing pin and the lack of a side plate, and the vertical barrel catch. Note the lack of a pivot screw ahead of the barrel release button. They also have the extractor mounted between the barrels. The firing pin is of the wide type, held by a screw in the right side of the standing breech.