I'm hoping a member with extensive knowledge of early sharps 1859 rifles and perhaps the appropriate books could assist me in identifying a rifle i have in my possession. What appears to be an arsenal refurbishment to myself, I'd like to decipher anomalies in regards to cartouches. Lack of a SN and the overall condition of the rifle.

My email is 11chassepot@gmail.com

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Stamp on the left side of the barrel doesn’t look like a military stamp. That area was usually reserved for Cavalry stamps. Example F10 Cav. Which is F company 10th Cav. 10th Cav. Were the Buffalo Soldiers. The left side of the frame was welded up for some reason. The barrel should have markings under the fore arm they match the serial number in the tang which usually start with a “c”. If it has a patch box it’s a ‘59 model. Top of the barrel should say “new model 59” on the top between the sight and the action.

Tom Klinger

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[quote author=497270567174737A786F1D0 link=1759588359/4#4 date=1759605608]Stamp on the left side of the barrel doesn’t look like a military stamp. That area was usually reserved for Cavalry stamps. Example F10 Cav. Which is F company 10th Cav. 10th Cav. Were the Buffalo Soldiers. The left side of the frame was welded up for some reason. The barrel should have markings under the fore arm they match the serial number in the tang which usually start with a “c”. If it has a patch box it’s a ‘59 model. Top of the barrel should say “new model 59” on the top between the sight and the action.

Tom Klinger

Welding? I'm a welder and can't say I can see evidence of welding even with grinding. What are you seeing?

I’m looking at the pinholes and metal discoloration between the lock screw in the frame and where the stock butts up to the action. It’s your last picture. Also,The barrel should measure 52cal


Tom Klinger