Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 88105 - Unconverted Rear Sight Assembly C marked Mark 2 "Ka-Bar"

C marked Mark 2 "Ka-Bar" fighting knife with an incorrect USN Mk2 Scabbard

Scabbard is in rough heavily-oxidized shape

the insignia framed by three Old English letters

which is size marked 57 1/2 cm on the crown as well as on the sweatband

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Vertical Breech Saddle-Ring Carbine - Serial 88105 - Unconverted Rear Sight Assembly C marked Mark 2 "Ka-Bar"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of an original New Model 1863 Military Vertical Breech Carbine in . 52 caliber, serial number 88105. This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. The carbine has a lovely look, showing long years of careful cleaning to the wood and metalwork. The falling block action lent itself to conversion to the new metallic cartridges developed in the