Sharps 1853 Sporting rifle, cal 52

Sharps 1853 Sporting rifle, cal 52, Flayderman P 196/197, item 5F 011

Serialnumber 20753, both the tang and the underside of the barel have the same number. 

The 25 1/2 inch extra heavy barrel has a perfect adress, lefthanded applied.  all mqrkings are fine. The rifle retains most of the orignal browning, but is has darkened, , left side of the barrel has a spot of light bitting on the outside. 

The varnished stock and fore end are excellent. Fitted with an iron patchbox, which is original.  

Mechanical perfect, 

This is the larget caliber made for this rifle.