Original U.S. Civil War Rare Sharps & Hankins 1st Model 1862 Sliding Breech Naval Carbine with Leather Cover - Serial 634 of Only 750 Made British Antique Guns one of 13877 made that

one of 13877 made that year

The blued finish has worn down to a peppered patina

This grenade has the finish and quality typical of either Chinese or North Vietnamese manufacture from the Vietnam War period

He took part in many Sea Battles and Commander many Men-o-War and he ended up with the Rank of Admiral of the Fleet according to WIKIPEDIA

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Original U.S. Civil War Rare Sharps & Hankins 1st Model 1862 Sliding Breech Naval Carbine with Leather Cover - Serial 634 of Only 750 Made British Antique Guns one of 13877 made thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well this just takes the cake! We have had several examples of the Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 carbine before, but never one this early! It is in fact a "1st Model", one of only 750 made in this configuration for the initial deliveries of the Naval Rifles and Carbines. The Sharps & Hankins design featured several "firsts" for U. S. Military arms, including being the first gun where the hammer struck a floating firing