Original U.S. Civil War Sharps Vertical Breech New Model 1859 Military Rifle Smoothbored to 16 bore Shotgun - Serial 57154 Russian Artwork & Posters Total production numbers were exceeded

Total production numbers were exceeded only by the Colt Pocket models in concurrent development

Switzerland

The base has maker's mark of R in a circle and the pewter lid displays SS symbol to thumb catch and the lid cover is also engraved Meine Ehre Heißt Treue ("My honour is loyalty") over SS symbol to center over Sieg Heil (Hail Victory) beneath

This is a very nice high-end officer pickelhaube from a Prussian Infantry Regiment

which definitely does show some service wear

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps Vertical Breech New Model 1859 Military Rifle Smoothbored to 16 bore Shotgun - Serial 57154 Russian Artwork & Posters Total production numbers were exceededOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a magnificent looking example of an original New Model 1859 Military Vertical Breech 3 band Rifle, serial number 57154. The rifle was made in far smaller numbers than the carbine, so finding them is quite rare. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. Much of the original blued and case hardened finish is retained, and the woodwork is in beautiful