Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 91520 - Unconverted Display Guns & Parts Sets unlike many helmets of the

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The book Ziemer wrote is a fascinating read and will cause you to place the grouping at the very center of your collections

The brass plated steel insignia itself still retains a great antiqued brass plated finish

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 91520 - Unconverted Display Guns & Parts Sets unlike many helmets of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is very nice example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine in . 52 caliber, serial number 91520. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. The carbine has lovely aged blue patina on most the metal components, and shows no major cleaning or restoration, so the markings are still quite crisp. The bore shows clear lands and grooves,