Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. & Later 20 Bore Shotgun - Serial 47160 Hotchkiss MG - Original German WWII Close

- Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by FEC

The gilding is very well retained

Unfortunately the National Colors cockade is chipped

launching valiant but futile attacks against the masses of Japanese shipping

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. & Later 20 Bore Shotgun - Serial 47160 Hotchkiss MG - Original German WWII CloseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example original New Model 1859 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, serial number 47160. This model features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. As with many of these carbines, it was converted to . 50 70 Government caliber after the war, however it was then SMOOTHBORED out to about 0. 617", which is approximately 20 bore gauge. The chamber was