Sharps Model 1867 (Carbine) Single-Shot, Breech-Loading Carbine (1867)
Over 100,000 Sharps carbines and rifles were produced from the period running 1850 to 1881.
From there, Sharps delivered a bevy of breech-loading, heavy caliber, single-shot carbines that came into extensive play with the arrival of the American Civil War (1861 - 1865). His carbines proved very popular with both sides of the war and their popularity continued thereafter where they became favored arms of huntsmen and sporting types alike. The Model 1867 appeared only after the cessation of hostilities but some were believed issued to post-war Army personnel at the various military forts dotting the American landscape.
The Model 1867 was a single-shot weapon system featuring breech-loading. It was designed as a carbine to make for a shorter weapon than a standard rifle of the day. The Model 1867 was chambered for the.50 caliber metallic cartridge. The design of the Model 1867 was characterized by its mostly wooden receiver. The shoulder stock was integrated into the design, with the single wooden piece making up the hand grip and forend. The trigger was set within a teardrop-shaped ring under the hand grip and all major working components were housed in the area just above making up the receiver. The cocking hammer was set to the right side of the receiver and within reach of the trigger hand. The barrel was set within the forward portion of the receiver and banded to the furniture in a single place. The barrel protruded a short distance away from the wooden body and featured a simple forward post sight. The post was complemented by an open latter across the top of the receiver. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Sharps Model 1867 (Carbine)
Single-Shot, Breech-Loading Carbine
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Sharps - USA
Initial Year of Service: 1867
Overall Length: 1200mm (47.24in)
Barrel Length: 546.00mm (21.50in)
Weight (Empty): 9.48lbs (4.30kg)
Cartridge: .50; .50-70; .52-70
Action: Single-Shot; Breech-Loading
Feed: Single Shot
Muzzle Velocity: 1,200ft/sec (366m/sec)
Rate-of-Fire: 9 rounds per minute
Range: 1,500ft (457m; 500yds)
Sights: Open Ladder
Variants:
Model 1867 - Base Series Designation
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