Sharps & Hankins Navy Model Carbine
This review details the rare Sharps & Hankins 1862 Navy Carbine, a .52 caliber rimfire firearm produced for the US Navy. Key features include a unique sliding barrel action for loading, a spring-loaded extractor, and an innovative floating firing pin with a safety block. The carbine's design aimed to address corrosion with a factory-issued leather barrel cover, highlighting the ingenuity of Christian Sharps and Hankins.









