Original U.S. Pre Civil War Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech “Beecher’s Bibles” Linked Carbine - Serial 12900 French Gun Magazines The zipper is marked on

The zipper is marked on the slider and handle with TALON

the other units having been posted away

The bayonet was made to fit the Mauser M1898 rifle and the carbine PFK wz

and the bottom of the grip

Original U.S. Pre Civil War Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech “Beecher’s Bibles” Linked Carbine - Serial 12900 French Gun Magazines The zipper is marked onOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a wonderful example of a Pre Civil War Era Sharps Model 1853 Saddle Ring Carbine, usually referred to as the "Slant Breech", to differentiate it from the later vertical breech design. It features a brass lidded patch box on the left side of the butt, a feature discontinued in later models. These are rare in any condition, and this is a lovely example. Furthermore, the serial number gives it a solid link to