Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial C,19385 Antique Shotguns They were kept in racks

They were kept in racks below decks

so it is for decoration only

or the shorter 87 on some parts

and the CROWN / K marking is visible on the lock plate and cap bolster

We have not even removed the small amount of rust still to be found on the blade among the general staining

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial C,19385 Antique Shotguns They were kept in racksOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, converted to . 50 70 Government caliber, serial number C,19385, which was Sharps way of writing 119,385. (C is the Roman Numeral for 100,000). This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. It looks to have seen long service on the frontier after conversion to . 50 70, however