Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial C,26278 Italian Flags the British General Staff issued

the British General Staff issued a specification for a new submachine gun to replace the Sten

LOT LS-225-24 RW 2-79

Both badges still have all three prongs present

The interior of the helmet has little of the original paint due to extensive oxidation

The leather sweatband is embossed in gold with Swan Brand Helmets

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial C,26278 Italian Flags the British General Staff issuedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, converted to . 50 70 Government caliber, serial number C,26278, which was Sharps way of writing 119,385. (C is the Roman Numeral for 100,000). This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. It looks to have seen light to moderate service on the frontier after conversion to . 50