Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine - Serial Number 87533 Barrels so conversion of the M4

so conversion of the M4 bayonet back to a fighting knife was relatively easily done at arsenal

Rather than being an older rifle altered to accept metallic cartridges

The well-kept secrets of these dogs are finally off the leash

brass fittings with leather shoulder pad

in other words scrapped

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine - Serial Number 87533 Barrels so conversion of the M4Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent stunning example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine in . 52 caliber, serial number 87533. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. Has a nice gray patina on the metal components, with traces of past pitting. Bore has clear lands and grooves, but also evidence of past oxidation. Many of these were later converted