Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. For Indian Wars - Serial C,16384 16th Century The barrel is fitted with

The barrel is fitted with an aftermarket modified "buckhorn" style rear sight

which is embossed with U S / 5 / M 11 on the inside crown

- blade has a BO HI (棒樋 - large or wide groove) fuller on both sides

making it one of the oldest in the city

Also on Christmas day

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. For Indian Wars - Serial C,16384 16th Century The barrel is fitted withOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just received out of an old collection! This is a lovely example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, converted to . 50 70 Government caliber, serial number C,16384, which was Sharps way of writing 121,689. (C is the Roman Numeral for 100,000). This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. It looks to have seen a good amount of service