Original U.S. Civil War 1st Maryland Cavalry Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Identified to Two Wounded Cavalryman of Troop G, 1st Maryland Cavalry - Serial 70409 ger with US & Infantry officer’s

with US & Infantry officer’s collar insignia on both sides

Barrel Length: 7 3/8 inches

the ferrule held in place with a single brass screw

4 mph) and a maximum submerged speed of 7

as is the inside of the wool cover

Original U.S. Civil War 1st Maryland Cavalry Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Identified to Two Wounded Cavalryman of Troop G, 1st Maryland Cavalry - Serial 70409 ger with US & Infantry officer’sOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a lovely soldier identified example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, converted to . 50 70 Government caliber, serial number 70409. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. It looks to have seen light service on the frontier after conversion to . 50 70, and most likely not much actual firing use. The bore is in very good