This is a fine representative example of a Civil War era Sharps carbine converted after the war to fire the .50-70 centerfire cartridge. These conversions often had their stocks replaced with new stocks without patchboxes, but this one retains a patchbox. Many of these converted Sharps went on to see hard use during the Indian Wars of the late 19th century and others were later used as sporting rifles, making high condition examples hard to find. This example has a blade front sight, and Lawrence patent rear sight with ladder graduated to 800 yards. The barrel has a faint "NEW MODEL 1859" marking. The receiver and lock have the standard Sharps and Lawrence patent markings. The barrel is marked "F" on the left flat. It is mounted with a smooth oil finished walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a iron carbine buttplate, a sling bar and ring, "ET" cartouche by the bar, and an "DFC" conversion cartouche on the left side of the butt.

Fine with 90% plus of the arsenal refurbished blue finish, 50% of the refurbished case colors (over mild pitting), and minimal age and storage related wear. The wood is also fine and has distinct cartouches, a small crack at the heel, divot on the top of the comb, small filled spot by the tail of the lock, minor marks and scratches, and smooth oiled finish. Mechanically excellent.