Shiloh Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine 50Cal Percussion Cap Single Shot Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,925.00
LSB#: LSB250930KK007
Make: Shiloh Sharps Farmingdale NY.
Model: New Model 1859 Carbine
Serial#: 2307
Year of Manufacture: Modern most likely in the 1980s
Caliber: .50 Caliber percussion cap rifle.
Action Type: Single Shot Lever Operated Falling Block Breach Loading Percussion Cap Rifle with single trigger. Half cock safety.
Markings: The tang is marked “2307”. The right side of the barrel is marked “SHILOH PRODUCTS INC.”. The top of the barrel is marked “NEW MODEL 1859”. The left side of the barrel is marked “50 CAL USE BLACK POWDER ONLY” The left side of the receiver is marked “SHILOH PRODUCTS INC.” The right side of the receiver is marked “FARMINGDALE NEW YORK” and “SHILOH NEW MODEL 1859”.
Barrel Length: 22” the rifle weighs 7lbs 15OZ.
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a half moon blade fixed by the muzzle. The rear sight is a ladder which presents a “V’-notch in the down position. When raised, the rear sight presents an integral “V”-notch at the top, a “V”-notch slider and is marked 2-8. The rear sight is dovetailed to the barrel with a screw set leaf spring.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The furniture set is a two-piece smooth wood featuring a forend that is secured with a screw and mounted with a barrel band secured by a spring. The stock features a straight hand, a sling bar with fixed saddle ring, a straight comb, and a metal butt-plate with a patch box. The LOP is 13.75” from the trigger to the rear end of the butt-plate. The wood shows minor rub wear with some discoloration from handling. The wood also shows some surface level lines and some very minor compressions with one notable compressions on the belly of the stock just behind the lower tang. There are no visible cracks. There is a chip forming on the left side of the front portion of the stock next to the upper tang. The patch box door functions correctly. The metal butt plate shows some surface level lines. Overall the furniture set is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: The barrel is blued, the barrel band, receiver, lever, trigger, hammer, ring, bar, patch box, and butt plate are case color.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mirror bright and has sharp rifling. There is some very minor pitting scattered throughout the bore from use with black powder. The muzzle is very clean. The top of the breach block has some stubborn fouling stuck around the nipple. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This carbine retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish shows some minor handling. There are some very small scattered spots of surface rust freckling on the barrel, the top of the receiver and the patch box door. The left side of the receiver has a spot of discoloration from old oil. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this carbine is in Very Good-Very Good+ condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this carbine. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Shiloh Sharps New Model 1859, produced in Farmingdale, NY and likely built in the 1980s, is a finely crafted reproduction of one of the most important percussion breechloaders of the Civil War. Chambered in .50 caliber with a handy 22″ round barrel, it retains the fast-loading, gas-sealing Sharps action that made the originals famous. The smooth walnut furniture includes a round-profile forend secured by a barrel band, a straight-hand stock fitted with a bar and saddle ring for field carry, and a functional patch box, details that closely mirror military-issue rifles from the 1860s.
The New Model 1859 earned its reputation for accuracy, reliability, and rapid fire thanks to its breech loading action, which allowed soldiers to load from the rear while maintaining a strong seal for consistent ballistics. Shiloh’s Farmingdale-era production is widely regarded for its tight machining and historical faithfulness, and this example captures the classic battlefield configuration in a compact, highly usable package. Altogether, it offers both historical presence and practical appeal, making it a standout option for collectors drawn to Civil War-era rifles. To better understand this rifle please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
