Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. Italian Flags These were to be under

These were to be under the control of the Ordnance Department

most of the force was wiped out with little consequence except to distract the Zeros from the SBD Dauntless dive bombers that sank four carriers and a heavy cruiser

with a few dents on the body

It has an applied horn grip for pouring and bears a large regimental device under a CROWN of the numeral 60 surrounded by a ribbon marked HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (Evil to him who evil thinks)

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. Italian Flags These were to be underOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful frontier worn example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, later converted to . 50 70 Government caliber. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. I has a lovely patina on the exterior, indicating long service with some exposure to the elements. Cleaning and oxidation have unfortunately made some markings faints,