Original U.S. Pre Civil War Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech “Beecher’s Bibles” Linked Carbine - Serial 12900 Flags & Signs The Corsair was designed and

The Corsair was designed and operated as a carrier-based aircraft

- Original 5 point metal star to front

as well as the later M1858

sturdy construction and heavy cast aluminum knuckle grip

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Original U.S. Pre Civil War Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech “Beecher’s Bibles” Linked Carbine - Serial 12900 Flags & Signs The Corsair was designed andOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a wonderful example of a Pre Civil War Era Sharps Model 1853 Saddle Ring Carbine, usually referred to as the "Slant Breech", to differentiate it from the later vertical breech design. It features a brass lidded patch box on the left side of the butt, a feature discontinued in later models. These are rare in any condition, and this is a lovely example. Furthermore, the serial number gives it a solid link to