Sharps Model 1867 (Carbine)

History

Christian Sharps first spent time with other gun makers, including John Hall, who worked at the famous Harpers Ferry. In 1851, Sharps went his own way with his well-developed trade, starting a gun factory in Hartford, Connecticut - the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company - and establishing a business with Robbins and Lawrence of Windsor, Vermont Partnerships.

The Robbins and Lawrence gunsmiths built the Sharps firearms, while Christian Sharps was responsible for the engineering and marketing of his firearms.

From there, Sharps offered a line of large-bore, breech-loaded, single-shot carbines that were widely used at the start of the American Civil War (1861-1865). His carbine proved extremely popular on both sides of the war, and has since continued to become the weapon of choice for hunters and athletes.

Model 1867s did not appear until after the end of hostilities, but some may have been issued to postwar Army personnel in various military forts scattered across the American countryside.

Type 1867 is a single-shot breech-loading weapon system. It was designed as a carbine and was shorter than the standard rifle of the time. Type 1867 is for. 50 caliber metal cartridge. The design feature of the Model 1867 was its predominantly wooden receiver.

The shoulder rest is incorporated into the design, and a single piece of wood forms the handle and front end. The trigger is located in a teardrop ring under the handle, and all the main working parts are mounted in the area above the receiver. The trigger hammer is located on the right side of the receiver and within reach of the trigger hand. The barrel is inserted into the front of the receiver and is fastened to the furniture in one place. The barrel protrudes a short distance from the wood and has a simple front sight.

The post is complemented by an open latter at the top of the receiver.

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