For sale is an antique Sharps 1863 percussion rifle, manufactured well before 1899 and legally classified as an antique firearm. This rifle is in Fair condition for its age and appears to have been lacquer coated over the metal and wood. Shows finish wear, patina, and handling marks consistent with an authentic mid-19th-century rifle. Ideal for collectors of Civil War–era or frontier-era arms.

Key Details:

  • Model: Sharps 1863 (percussion rifle)

  • Era: Civil War / 19th century

  • Action: Percussion, single-shot

  • Caliber: .52 CAL

  • Condition: Used — Fair
    • Lacquer coating applied by prior owner
    • Visible wear, patina, and surface marks
    • Wood shows age-related dents, finish wear

  • Mechanical Status: Not test-fired; sold as a collectible antique