Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 78355 Spanish Military Equipment Q66 indicating that it was

Q66 indicating that it was manufactured by Quist in the German city of Esslingen

Height: 57 mmDiameter: 112 mmMain charge weight: 240 g TNT (initiated by a 9 gram tetryl booster)Total weight: 600 gFuze: MD-9 (stab-sensitive)Operating pressure: 5

but it is somewhat finicky due to wear on the cylinder ratchet and "hand" of the action

and he supervised USN participation in the landings in Normandy

This example does not have any makers mark

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 78355 Spanish Military Equipment Q66 indicating that it wasOriginal 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