What carbine is this?

[scooter748driver]

The painting First at Manassas by Don Troiani, shows the moment when the First Virginia Cavalry charged the 11th New York Infantry on the left flank of Jacksons infantry on the afternoon of July 21, 1861.

I understand that Don Troiani makes every effort to have his paintings be historically accurate and does extensive research as part of the process. For example, in this painting many of the Confederate cavalry are wielding Virginia sabers that were made in the early-mid 1800's for state armories. Given that background, I assume that the all weapons depicted in this painting are period correct. However, I cannot identify the carbine being fired by this trooper.

Any ideas on what it might be?

 

[bayonet]

Looks to be a early 1959 Model Sharps carbine. Which would be correct for the time period of this Don Troiani artwork.

 

[UCVRelics]

The painting First at Manassas by Don Troiani, shows the moment when the First Virginia Cavalry charged the 11th New York Infantry on the left flank of Jacksons infantry on the afternoon of July 21, 1861.

I understand that Don Troiani makes every effort to have his paintings be historically accurate and does extensive research as part of the process. For example, in this painting many of the Confederate cavalry are wielding Virginia sabers that were made in the early-mid 1800's for state armories. Given that background, I assume that the all weapons depicted in this painting are period correct. However, I cannot identify the carbine being fired by this trooper.

Any ideas on what it might be?

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Sharps Straight Breach Carbine.

 

[scooter748driver]

Y'all made that look easy! Thanks!