Original U.S. Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Sliding Breech Naval Carbine - Serial No 11338 Russian Air Force these were worn around the

these were worn around the wearer's neck while a matching tag was hung on the board

affectionately his "Little Shit Buddy

The First Wyoming Volunteer Infantry left the Philippines on July 30

and was fitted when a sleeve on the front that attaches to the front fitting

and this example has never been attached to a cap

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Sliding Breech Naval Carbine - Serial No 11338 Russian Air Force these were worn around theOriginal Item: Only One Available. We have had multiple examples of the Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 carbine before, and the vast majority seen are totally devoid of the original leather cover. This example also lost the leather covering, and is also missing the two screws at the rear of the barrel that would secure it. There is however definitely evidence that it did have a cover installed for many years, which most likely rotted away, after which