Sharps New Model 1863 Military Rifle, .52 cal. percussion single shot military. Serial #C33084. Antique. Civil War "sniper rifle". 30" triple-band barrel has a very good bore. Bluing on barrel is 90% and very nice. "M.N.M" on left side of barrel and "New Model 1863" on barrel top. 8-click flip-up ladder sight. Post front sight. 1848 patent date on left side of the receiver. Gray receiver. Cocks and holds nicely. Nice nipple. Sideplate: "C. Sharps" and a patent date of 1852. R.S. Lawrence patent 1859 on top of receiver. Iron patchbox with some old caps inside. Wood is very good. An exceptional Sharps with Civil War history! Antique, so can ship to your doorstep. Gunrunner West item.