Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial C,28265 - Unconverted German Militaria There were many competing larger

There were many competing larger caliber cartridges at the time all vying for a part of the market

but they still make for an excellent display

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showing light wear around the edges

the M16 entered United States Military service and was deployed for jungle warfare operations during the Vietnam War

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial C,28265 - Unconverted German Militaria There were many competing largerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice patinated example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine in . 52 caliber, serial number C,28265, which was Sharps way of writing 134,747. (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. The carbine has a nice aged look, with no signs of major restoration. The wood stocks are in good