Pedersoli Sharps Carbine .54 Percussion, Italian-Made Reproduction, 22 in Barrel, Blued/Case-Hardened (1980)
This Italian-made Sharps Carbine is a faithful reproduction of the Civil War–era New Model 1859/1863 saddle-ring carbine, imported by Pedersoli of Norfolk, Virginia. It features a percussion, single-shot, vertical sliding falling-block action with the period-correct Lawrence pellet-priming system, a 22 in round blued barrel, and a color case-hardened steel receiver. Presented in very good condition with an excellent, mirror-bright bore, it combines authentic configuration with clear Italian proofs and importer markings from 1980.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The carbine presents in great shape overall, with minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes from light handling. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Garrett Arms Sharps Carbine rifle
This reproduction stays true to the Sharps New Model 1859/1863 saddle-ring carbine pattern. It uses a percussion, single-shot, vertical sliding falling-block action paired with the Lawrence pellet-priming system, mirroring the operational features of the original service carbines.
The 22 in round blued barrel is secured by a single barrel band and a short fore-end, with iron sights consisting of a front blade and a folding ladder rear sight. This setup reflects the classic carbine sighting arrangement of the period.
Construction details include a color case-hardened steel receiver matched to a blued steel barrel. The walnut stock has a straight grip, a steel carbine buttplate, and a saddle ring, completing the correct carbine configuration. Length of pull measures 14.0 in.
Markings are comprehensive and informative: PEDERSOLI NORFOLK VA. USA importer mark, MADE IN ITALY, Italian Gardone/Brescia proof marks, crowned PN black-powder proof, a boxed Italian date code, and CAT. 1381. The carbine was manufactured in 1980 and is an Italian-made reproduction imported by Pedersoli.
Overall, this Sharps carbine offers authentic features, clear provenance and markings, and strong bore condition in a configuration that reflects its historical counterpart while being Made in Italy.