Navy Arms' reproduction of the Sharps 1859 Military Carbine — the cavalry version of the breech-loading Sharps that was the standard Union cavalry weapon of the Civil War. 22-inch barrel, saddle ring, and the pellet primer feed of the military version. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: 45-70 Gov't Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1971, Italy Weight: 7.5 oz Overall length: 39" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Collector, Reenactment, Historical