Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. Italian Flags the kit includes

the kit includes

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Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. Italian Flags the kit includesOriginal 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,