Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 97326 - Unconverted German Badges & Signs This gun has the Type

This gun has the Type I pattern double leaf rear sight that is a bit loose on the barrel

in classic German Gothic font

The stock on this example is made entirely of silver

The following year

Metal finish shows some traces of past pitting

Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 97326 - Unconverted German Badges & Signs This gun has the TypeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is fantastic example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine in . 52 caliber, serial number 97326, really one of the best that we have ever seen. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. The carbine has lovely aged blue patina on most the metal components, and shows no major cleaning or restoration, so the markings are still quite