Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 78355 Japanese Artwork & Posters The plating is still in

The plating is still in very good condition

Kentucky was the commander of Company A and he can be found on the roster at this link

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Surrounding the blue enamel ring is a gold border of scroll waves depicted moving in a clockwise direction

The name tape reads as Wegener and we have been unable to research the name

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 78355 Japanese Artwork & Posters The plating is still inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine in . 52 caliber, serial number 78355. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. The carbine has a nice aged patina on most the metal components, with some past peppering, especially on the saddle ring bar. The bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a mostly bright