Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 78355 Spanish Military Equipment Q66 indicating that it was

Q66 indicating that it was manufactured by Quist in the German city of Esslingen

There were a multitude of different designs out there

so we are fairly certain it was made at the Lefaucheux Workshop itself in Paris

This example does not have any makers mark

and a leather hanger installed next to where it used to be

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 78355 Spanish Military Equipment Q66 indicating that it wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine in . 52 caliber, serial number 78355. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. The carbine has a nice aged patina on most the metal components, with some past peppering, especially on the saddle ring bar. The bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a mostly bright