Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 78355 Display Guns & Parts Sets as professional basketball players joined

as professional basketball players joined the armed forces

as expected of a bright steel blade of this age

61" barrels

There are faded markings on the lock

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 78355 Display Guns & Parts Sets as professional basketball players joinedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine in . 52 caliber, serial number 78355. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. The carbine has a nice aged patina on most the metal components, with some past peppering, especially on the saddle ring bar. The bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a mostly bright