| Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Carbine | |
|---|---|
| Type | Rifle |
| Place of origin |
 U.S. |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1862 |
| Manufacturer | Sharps & Hankins |
| Produced | 1862-1865 |
| No. built | 8,000 |
| Variants | Navy type (24" barrel. Navy purchased 6,686)[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | .52 Cal |
| Action | Breechloading |
The Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Carbine was a breechloading rifle made by Sharps & Hankins Co. in the 1860s. The gun is a rimfire .52 caliber and was made in Philadelphia in a quantity of about 8,000.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Flayderman, Norm (2001). Flayderman's guide to antique American firearms... and their values. Iola, WI: Krause Publications. pp. 178. ISBN 0-87349-313-3.
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