Sharps Model 1851 Percussion Carbine, circa 1852
01
Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Carbine
Date Made
circa 1852
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.28.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Wood (Plant Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Walnut (Wood)
Color
Brown
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 44 in
Inscriptions
On barrel: SHARPS RIFLE MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CONN.
On tang: C. SHARPS / PATENT / 1848 and 1458
On primer gate: EDWARD MAYNARD / PATENTEE / 1845
On inside of patch box cover: 1458
Keywords |
|---|