Original U.S. Rare Pre Civil War Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine with Excellent Bore - Serial 21847 Antique Percussion Firearms This example is exceptional rare

This example is exceptional rare

A fantastic unissued condition Japanese Type 98 Shin-gunto by a famous maker

The bores show clear rifling

Limoges and Périgueux (number of beds to be determined)

and has a single "flush mount" securing screw on the upper narrow side

Original U.S. Rare Pre Civil War Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Saddle Ring Cavalry Carbine with Excellent Bore - Serial 21847 Antique Percussion Firearms This example is exceptional rareOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a superb and extremely desirable example of the Sharps Model 1853 Saddle Ring Carbine, better known as the Slant Breech Sharps, manufactured during the turbulent years just before the American Civil War. This model holds a unique and revered place in U. S. history, forever linked to the abolitionist movement and the dramatic John Brown raid on Harpers Ferry in October 1859. Often called the John Brown Sharps