Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1855 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 61044 19th Century The Newland Flintlock pistol was

The Newland Flintlock pistol was an improvement on the earlier straightforward 9" barrel Dragoon Pistol of the turn of the 18th century

length from top to bottom 40mm

The full back reverse has a horizontally soldered on prong assembly and is maker marked RZM M1/128

A most compelling memento of Trench Warfare that saw service in the Great War

F” manufacture code

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1855 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 61044 19th Century The Newland Flintlock pistol wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an original New Model 1855 Military Vertical Breech Carbine in . 52 caliber, serial number 61044. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. Has a nice oxidized patina on most the metal components, with a few traces of past pitting. Bore has clear lands and grooves, with a partly bright finish. The falling block action lent itself