Original U.S. Pre Civil War Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech “Beecher’s Bibles” Linked Carbine - Serial 12900 Flags & Signs The Corsair was designed and

The Corsair was designed and operated as a carrier-based aircraft

There are no stars indicating that it was produced as a modified first version

The left side of the receiver is marked:

South Side railroad

This design matches the style of the Fuchi (grip collar)

Original U.S. Pre Civil War Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech “Beecher’s Bibles” Linked Carbine - Serial 12900 Flags & Signs The Corsair was designed andOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a wonderful example of a Pre Civil War Era Sharps Model 1853 Saddle Ring Carbine, usually referred to as the "Slant Breech", to differentiate it from the later vertical breech design. It features a brass lidded patch box on the left side of the butt, a feature discontinued in later models. These are rare in any condition, and this is a lovely example. Furthermore, the serial number gives it a solid link to