Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial 91127 Ammunition The front crown of the

The front crown of the cap has a very nice The design has an oval  DAF badge in the center

suggests it saw service inside the British Army

such as the guerrilla Eighth Route Army

which has been painted (faded) for use by a Combat Medic

but it is not unreasonable to think it could have been used by any ranking officer of that time

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. - Serial 91127 Ammunition The front crown of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an original New Model 1859 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, converted to . 50 70 Government caliber, serial number 91127. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. It still shows much of the original finish in areas, and the stocks are in very good shape, with visible inspector cartouches! The bore is also in very good condition,