Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Saddle Ring Carbine with Confederate C&R Capt. Louis Zimmer Attributed “Z” Reissue Mark, Serial No. 68470 German Edged Weapons but the others are clear

but the others are clear

and black horsehair mane

The steam port cover was most likely removed before even that

The tang screw ascends from the trigger plate itself

and other military instrumentation

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Saddle Ring Carbine with Confederate C&R Capt. Louis Zimmer Attributed “Z” Reissue Mark, Serial No. 68470 German Edged Weapons but the others are clearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 military saddle ring carbine in . 52 caliber, serial number 68470, retaining its original percussion capping breechloader configuration and a particularly significant Confederate Cleaning and Recovery Z reissue marking on the underside of the buttstock. The carbine has a pleasing matured patina, numerous surviving Sharps and Lawrence patent markings, matching