Original U.S. Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Sliding Breech Naval Carbine with Worn Leather Cover - Serial No 8205 British Militaria To the right is the

To the right is the "Crowned Rose"

which is retained about 60%

with a straight quillon (cross guard)

but the hamon indicates this sword was purpose made in the shape and length that it is

The two vessels exchanged heavy fire and Bonhomme Richard lost most of her firepower

Original U.S. Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Sliding Breech Naval Carbine with Worn Leather Cover - Serial No 8205 British Militaria To the right is theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well this just takes the cake! We have had several examples of the Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 carbine before, and all but one were totally devoid of the original leather cover. The one that did have some of it just had a few pieces. This example however still has at least 90% of the leather cover! Originally the cover would have gone all the way to the muzzle, but sea service and age has resulted in the loss of the