Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. with Excellent Bore - Serial 92687 MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock particularly near the lower right

particularly near the lower right hanging tie

which indicates that this is indeed an Indian War Era version

The liner probably was replaced during the helmet's working life

The original white canvas lanyard is still intact as well

1945 and cites 5 officers and 2 NCOs for actions in the ETO

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Saddle-Ring Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. with Excellent Bore - Serial 92687 MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock particularly near the lower rightOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just received out of an old collection! This is a great example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, converted to . 50 70 Government caliber, serial number 92687. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. This example looks to have been completely refinished during the conversion process, which has caused some of the markings to be