Traces of the original blue finish are visible in protected areas.
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Metal surfaces are smooth and free from pitting and the edges of the barrel flats are sharp. The barrel has a very attractive, deep brown age patina. The rifle is equipped with double set triggers and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with an iron butt plate.Ĭondition: Near fine overall. The front sight is a replacement ivory blade and the rear sight is a replacement adjustable large semi buck horn type.
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The serial number is marked horizontally along the back of the receiver. View All Products.Writer assumes that the marking is there due to the fact this rifle was manufactured after and is Bridgeport marked. The wood is solid with no cracks chips or repairs. There is scattered area of light pitting on the metal. The lock has the pellet primer and functions well. There is a small shallow hole in the top of the breechblock. The action functions well and the bore is strong though there is some light pitting.
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There is no finish remaining but the metal is a pleasing grey color. The rifle is complete and functions well. This rifle has no Federal inspectors marks.
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This period was when the 5th NY bought Sharps rifles for their flank companies. That places it early in the war when units were scrambling for weapons. This example falls into line after the Egyptian contract with the 36" barrels and before the Berdan sharps shooter production. Their factory used the same serial number series through their production and the rifles are in the same serial number sequence as everything else. The series of rifles and carbines was what Sharps was producing at the start of the war.