Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. & Later 20 Bore Shotgun - Serial 47160 Japanese Helmets The Battalion was instrumental in

The Battalion was instrumental in the capture of over 900 prisoners in the Mons area

so take this into consideration for the younger eyes that may be looking

and features brass mounts of trigger guard

There is mothing and small nips here are there throughout the body of the uniform

but might be an older high quality reproduction

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. & Later 20 Bore Shotgun - Serial 47160 Japanese Helmets The Battalion was instrumental inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example original New Model 1859 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, serial number 47160. This model features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. As with many of these carbines, it was converted to . 50 70 Government caliber after the war, however it was then SMOOTHBORED out to about 0. 617", which is approximately 20 bore gauge. The chamber was