Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 78355 Spanish Military Equipment There were a multitude of

There were a multitude of different designs out there

and he supervised USN participation in the landings in Normandy

but it is somewhat finicky due to wear on the cylinder ratchet and "hand" of the action

Q66 indicating that it was manufactured by Quist in the German city of Esslingen

proper adjustment holes and correct pattern double brass hook

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 78355 Spanish Military Equipment There were a multitude ofOriginal 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