Original U.S. Civil War Excellent Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 80110 - Unconverted Antique Gun Parts The grip plates are the

The grip plates are the checkered black Bakelite type

There is also heavy staining and some moth damage

There is some engraving around the barrel breech

which still shows most of the original proof markings

began as A H's personal bodyguard unit

Original U.S. Civil War Excellent Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 80110 - Unconverted Antique Gun Parts The grip plates are theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine in . 52 caliber, serial number 80110. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. The carbine has a lovely look, still retaining much of the original browned and case hardened finish, and the stocks are simply fantastic. Definitely one of the best examples that we have ever