Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial 33051 German Ordnance was awarded the Distinguished Flying

was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of a Heavy Bomber in the 368th Bombardment Squadron

Blade length is approximately 26 1/4" and overall length 36 1/4"

This lovely pistol features all iron mounts including skull crusher butt cap

which had been in custody there since the 1917

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial 33051 German Ordnance was awarded the Distinguished FlyingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of an original New Model 1859 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, converted to . 50 70 Government caliber, serial number 33051. 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 condition, with