Taylor's & Company 1863 Sharps Cavalry Carbine .54 Black Powder, 22 in Barrel, Italian Reproduction
This Italian-made reproduction of the 1863 Sharps Cavalry Carbine, imported by Taylor's & Company, delivers classic Sharps operation in .54 caliber with a 22-inch round blued barrel. It features a color case-hardened steel receiver, a walnut stock and forend with a single barrel band, and a left-side sling bar with saddle ring. The bore is excellent with a clean, mirror finish and sharp rifling, making this example stand out for both condition and authentic configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks are visible from prior use. Please refer to the photos for a close look at surfaces and markings.
What's Included
- Lead bullet mold with wooden handles
This carbine follows the Sharps pattern with a vertical sliding breechblock operated by a lever that also serves as the trigger guard. It is a single-shot percussion breechloader with an external side hammer and single trigger, marked "BLACK POWDER ONLY" for use with appropriate loads.
The 22-inch round blued steel barrel pairs with iron sights: a front sight up front and a barrel-mounted folding ladder rear sight with a slider for elevation. This setup supports precise aiming while retaining the historically correct profile.
Construction emphasizes period-correct materials and finishes. The receiver, hammer, lever, and carbine buttplate are color case-hardened steel, while the stock and forend are walnut with a single barrel band. Length of pull measures 13.75 inches, and the carbine is configured in a full-size format.
Authentic markings include Italian proof stamps with the 'PN' black-powder proof and the Taylor's & Co. VA - ITALY import mark. A sling bar with saddle ring on the left side completes the classic cavalry carbine configuration.