Reproduction of the Civil War-era Sharps percussion carbine used by Union cavalry. 22-inch barrel, pellet primer feed, saddle ring, Lawrence pellet primer system. Type: Rifle Action: Percussion Caliber: .52 caliber Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1975, Italy Weight: 128 oz Overall length: 47" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: reenactment, target