Hello from the uk.

[paul craven]

Just worked out I think how to post a message, hope you are all keeping well and looking after those in need, we are in lock down in the UK and it has been announced today this may be for 12 weeks, only 6 Days in and am now going through cupboards to see what we have, on doing this I found a Sharpes rifle with the stamp sharpes, 5th October 1852, on the tag is the number c7039, the barrel has no number but has the stamp sharpes, Hartford, Conn, there is a faw stamp on the barrel and the last thing is new model and a date which I cant make out, this is behind the rear sight. Does this rifle seem correct as only 1 serial number, hoping someone can help, keep safe and stay away from others, at least 6ft. thank you

 

[Ole Miss]

Welcome from the Shiloh/Pittsburg Landing Forum and North Mississippi! I am unable to assist you with your question but go to the Small Arms Forum listed below for expert opinions from other members.
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David

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[redbob]

Our small arms pros should be along shortly and in the meantime, welcome to the group from just outside of Birmingham (the one in Alabama); we are glad that you can join us.

 

[JOHN42768]

Welcome, enjoy. There should be a matching serial number on barrel underneath the hand guard. Photos will help ID

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Hello Paul.

Welcome aboard !

 

[UCVRelics]

With that serial # it's going to be a new model 1863. There are several variations in the transition over to this model. Photos of the markings will help a lot but in the mean time does it have a saddle ring and there should be some cartouche marks on the left side of the stock where the saddle ring is.

 

[DixieRifles]

Just worked out I think how to post a message, hope you are all keeping well and looking after those in need, we are in lock down in the UK and it has been announced today this may be for 12 weeks, only 6 Days in

Welcome aboard. There are a lot of bored guys and gals here. So join in on the chats.

 

[Saint Jude]

Welcome from Oregon! Stay safe.

 

[bankerpapaw]

Welcome from NW Georgia

 

[Mike Serpa]

Welcome!

 

[paul craven]

With that serial # it's going to be a new model 1863. There are several variations in the transition over to this model. Photos of the markings will help a lot but in the mean time does it have a saddle ring and there should be some cartouche marks on the left side of the stock where the saddle ring is.

Hi thanks for the help, the saddle ring is missing but the metal strap it attaches to is there, cant see a cartouche. Does the gun have a any value, the barrel is slightly rusty, thank you

 

[tbuckley]

Welcome from eastern Ohio.

 

[yulzari]

Photographs would help as would dimensions. e.g barrel length, bore diameter. Photographs of any barrel stamps in particular but all will help.

 

[major bill]

Hello from Michigan and welcome to the forum.

 

[gary]

Heckuva fine introduction! Welcome.