Sharps Rifle Manufacturing ~ Model 1863 ~ .52 Cal.

This is a pre-owned Sharps model 1863 in .52 caliber with "SHARPS RIFLE MANUFG. CO. HARTFORD CONN" on the barrel, "C. SHARPS PAT. SEPT. 12TH 1848" and "R. S. LAWRENCE PAT. APRIL 1ST 1859" on the receiver and lock