Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. & Later 20 Bore Shotgun - Serial 47160 Hotchkiss MG both being in perfect condition

both being in perfect condition

Leather chinstrap (unattached on one side) remains as does the lather sweatband and quilted maroon silk inside the crown

with shortened number 429 even being stamped on all parts of the rear sight and any other components

Unfortunately the National Colors cockade is chipped

It was also used as a civil defense helmet painted a fluorescent yellow

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. & Later 20 Bore Shotgun - Serial 47160 Hotchkiss MG both being in perfect conditionOriginal 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