Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. with Excellent Bore - Serial 94229 Caps & Hats Hitl** dead

Hitl** dead

His last years were marred by ill-health and he had to spend long spells in hospital

some American Ari Force officer certainly had a high opinion of himself

the blowback bolt action was based on the German MP 40 and is also in 9mm Parabellum

Both original Leather wedges are still present

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. with Excellent Bore - Serial 94229 Caps & Hats Hitl** deadOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just received out of an old collection! This is a great example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, converted to . 50 70 Government caliber, serial number 75055. 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 has caused some of the markings to be