Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial C,18010 Field Gear the maker code for Johannes

the maker code for Johannes Grossfuss

was superintending the Madras Sappers who were loading their equipment on mules

quite literally

The end of the war in Europe came when the Germans surrendered on May 7

It’s a genuine Stewart Model 149A with Serial Number 11840

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial C,18010 Field Gear the maker code for JohannesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, converted to . 50 70 Government caliber, serial number C,18010. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. It looks to have had the finish redone when it was converted, which has made many of the markings faint. However it also looks great as a result of this. The bore is