{"id":5,"weapon":"Sharps Carbine M1859","type":"Rifle","range":"800","lengthy":"39.19","ammo":".54\" Minié Ball","image":"assets/weapons/rifles/Sharps_carbine.webp","notes":"The Sharps carbine was the preferred firearm for mounted troops due to its shorter length and lighter weight compared to the full-length rifle. Like the rifle variant, it used a breech-loading mechanism that made reloading on horseback far easier than with muzzle-loading weapons. The carbine was chambered for the same paper cartridge system, giving cavalry units a significant advantage in rate of fire. "}