Only an estimated 3,000 of the earlier production Model 1859 and New Model 1859 carbines had brass furniture. Of those, the State of Georgia purchased 1,600 directly from Sharps and another 400 on the commercial market. They are known to have been issued to the state's cavalry and infantry units. Boxed script inspection cartouche stamped on the left of the wrist. The barrel has a filed nickel-silver blade front sight blade and Lawrence patent ladder rear sight, with the Sharps Bridgeport address and New Model 1859 markings. The frame and lock have the standard Sharps and Lawrence patent markings. The left side has a saddle ring and bar.

Good with scattered dark brown corrosion on the iron surfaces, a filed front sight, and some pitting. Bright golden patina on the attractively aged brass. Wood is also good with numerous scattered dents, chips and scratches, and non-structural cracks visible at the rear of the forearm and at the top of the wrist. The hammer does not remain cocked, mechanically needs work.