Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Carbine
The Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 carbine was a sliding breech action carbine made by Sharps & Hankins Co. In the 1860s and designed by Christian Sharps. The gun is a rimfire.52 caliber and was made in Philadelphia in a quantity of about 8,000.
Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Carbine
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- Sharps & Hankins model 1862 carbine
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- single-shot rifle
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- United States
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The Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 carbine was a sliding breech action carbine made by Sharps & Hankins Co. In the 1860s and designed by Christian Sharps. The gun is a rimfire.52 caliber and was made in Philadelphia in a quantity of about 8,000.
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Overview
Overview
This firearm, patented on July 9, 1861 by Christian Sharps. The Navy version had a 24-inch barrel with a leather cover to protect the shooters hand from excessive heat caused by continuous firing. The Army version's barrel was blued. The short cavalry version had a 19-inch blued barrel.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Sharps & Hankins model 1862 carbine • Origin — United States • Type — Carbine • Is Ranged — yes • Used By — United States • Wars — American Civil War • Design Date — 1862 • Manufacturer — Sharps & Hankins • Production Date — 1862-1865 • Number — 8,000 • Variants — Navy type (24" barrel; Navy purchased 6,686), Army type (24" barrel; approximately 500 made), short cavalry (19" barrel; approximately 1,000 made) • Caliber —.52 • Action — Breech-loaded
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