Original U.S. Civil War Sharps Vertical Breech New Model 1859 Military Rifle - Serial 39756 Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles formerly the 43rd Regiment of

formerly the 43rd Regiment of Foot

often would fire and reload daily

MOD 1879 marked multi tool

and MkIII rifles with rectangular front sights

was chosen

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps Vertical Breech New Model 1859 Military Rifle - Serial 39756 Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles formerly the 43rd Regiment ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very nice example of an original New Model 1859 Military Vertical Breech 3 band Rifle in the original . 52 caliber, serial number 39756. 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. Has a nice gray patina on the metal components, with a few traces of past pitting.