[/B]New to this thread and glad to be here. I have a question regarding an original Sharps 3 band infantry rifle I just picked up. This piece is a minty example with some interesting variation.. as follows:
1. Percussion receiver is serial numbered 59xxx putting it in the Model 1859 range
2. Barrel is minty but unmarked insofar as any stamping on the top such as "Model 18__" and no inspectors initials.
3. Stock has the 3 inspection cartouches just opposite the lock and also a scroll inspectors cartouche on the butt stock that I understand is a post war cartouche??
Anyone ever seen this?