Original U.S. Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Sliding Breech Naval Carbine - Serial No 1126 Scottish Militaria The 22nd Infantry Regiment was

The 22nd Infantry Regiment was one of twelve National Guard infantry regiments for the state of New York that were federalized for service in the Spanish-American War

with the wreath almost touching the "R" of "AFRICA"

A very nice genuine WW1 example that was reissued for use in WW2

The colors are still well retained

There is the number 20457 marked on the top of the guard on the reverse

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Sliding Breech Naval Carbine - Serial No 1126 Scottish Militaria The 22nd Infantry Regiment wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. We have had several examples of the Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 carbine before, and all but two were totally devoid of the original leather cover. One had a few pieces, while another was probably 90% complete, however both were in extremely delicate condition. This example also lost the leather covering, and is also missing the two screws at the rear of the barrel that would secure it. There is however definitely