Original U.S. Civil War Sharps Vertical Breech New Model 1859 Military Rifle Smoothbored to 16 bore Shotgun - Serial 57154 Antique Long Guns From: PFC William Van Kerrebroeck

From: PFC William Van Kerrebroeck

but they are partly worn away due to oxidation and powder burn

because Congress would not approve a medal due to the costs involved

Scabbard Length: 9"

Raised for the first time at the Bendlerstraße Building (Wehrmacht Headquarters) in Berlin on November 7

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps Vertical Breech New Model 1859 Military Rifle Smoothbored to 16 bore Shotgun - Serial 57154 Antique Long Guns From: PFC William Van KerrebroeckOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a magnificent looking example of an original New Model 1859 Military Vertical Breech 3 band Rifle, serial number 57154. The rifle was made in far smaller numbers than the carbine, so finding them is quite rare. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. Much of the original blued and case hardened finish is retained, and the woodwork is in beautiful