Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. For Indian Wars - Scrubbed Markings Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly The katana has a handmade

The katana has a handmade arsenal made blade with a cut (kiri) tang

It was made at the Royal Erfurt Arsenal

There are also a few single letter proofs under crowns

As it is today

The stock has a lovely curve to it

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. For Indian Wars - Scrubbed Markings Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly The katana has a handmadeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just received out of an old collection! This is a very interesting example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, converted to . 50 70 Government caliber. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. This example looks to have been completely refinished during the conversion process, which wore down and or removed some of the original