Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. & Later 20 Bore Shotgun - Serial 47160 Hotchkiss MG There were several different makers

There were several different makers

Unfortunately the National Colors cockade is chipped

It was also used as a civil defense helmet painted a fluorescent yellow

Leather chinstrap (unattached on one side) remains as does the lather sweatband and quilted maroon silk inside the crown

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Carbine Converted to .50-70 Govt. & Later 20 Bore Shotgun - Serial 47160 Hotchkiss MG There were several different makersOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example original New Model 1859 Military Vertical Breech Carbine, serial number 47160. This model features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech. As with many of these carbines, it was converted to . 50 70 Government caliber after the war, however it was then SMOOTHBORED out to about 0. 617", which is approximately 20 bore gauge. The chamber was