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ms3635v
05-27-2012, 09:00 AM
I acquired an 1863 Sharps carbine reproduction. There is no maker/manufacture name stamped anywhere on the firearm. A four digit serial number appears in three places - under the forestock, at at the rear of the lockplate and on the tang. I will try to post pictures. Any thoughts on who manufactured this carbine? Any help would be appreciated.

ms3635v
05-27-2012, 12:52 PM
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Charlie Hahn
05-28-2012, 08:45 AM
Based on the fore arm mount in the dovetail, and no stepped block for a flat lever spring, this would be a SanMarco, or IAB.

Charlie Hahn

ms3635v
05-29-2012, 08:10 AM
Thanks Charlie. The rifling is seven lands and grooves.