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 British Field Gear Most of the images show

Most of the images show a war torn city and battle emplacements with defensive positions

recoil mechanism

It was sanded down

and it melted when exposed to high heat

It is a circular silver plated zinc alloy badge measuring approximately 1

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 British Field Gear Most of the images showOriginal 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