Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial C,15900 Czech Militaria which was half-sunk at the

which was half-sunk at the port of Dieppe

The handguard meets the front edge of the receiver fitted with the model 1896 rear sight

This example looks to have seen long service

It was standard issue for pilots during the Korean War

and some very interesting battle damage on the upper right side

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial C,15900 Czech Militaria which was half-sunk at theOriginal 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,15900. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. It still shows much of the original finish in areas, and the stocks are in fantastic shape, with visible inspector cartouches! The bore is also in very good