Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial C17869 nChannel and transferred to XXI Corps

and transferred to XXI Corps on 22 March 1945

A fine high quality heavy brown genuine leather

and the famous “W” for King Friedrich Wilhelm

This is the same factory that developed the M-35 lineage of helmets

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial C17869 nChannel and transferred to XXI CorpsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent stunning example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine in . 50 70 Government caliber, serial number C17869. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. Has a nice gray patina on the metal components, with a few traces of past pitting. Bore has clear lands and grooves, and a mostly bright finish, with some areas of