Sharps new model 1863

[hrobalabama]

Someone who has access to Springfield Research of the National archives could you help ?
I got an 1863 New Model Sharps rifle. The serial# is C 31882. Is there a record of it being issued?

Thanks so much for your input!

hrob in Alabama

 

[UCVRelics]

We would love to see photos, while I look it up.

 

[hrobalabama]

Nothing spectacular, just an honest old one that is not too worn out.

 

[UCVRelics]

Its not listed. Does it have inspector cartouche on the stock and is it fitted for a bayonet? Is the patch box brass or iron?

 

[hrobalabama]

Its not listed. Does it have inspector cartouche on the stock and is it fitted for a bayonet? Is the patch box brass or iron?
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Faint cafrtouche, no bayonet lug, iron patch box...

 

[JOHN42768]

Nice find