Approximately 30,000 of these New Model 1859 carbines were manufactured c. 1859-1863, in the 30000-75000 serial range, per "Flayderman's Guide" (9th Edition, 5F-019). Many of these were widely used during the Civil War, and a large number later converted for use with centerfire cartridges, not including this example which still remains in its percussion configuration. The barrel has a blade front sight, partly visible three-line Sharps Hartford address ahead of the Lawrence patent rear sight, and "NEW MODEL 1859" on top at the breech. The lock and receiver have the standard Lawrence and Sharps patent markings. Small single letter inspection initials visible on some of the components, with "A.H.K" on the saddle bar plate and two bordered script inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist, one of which being "WAT" (William A. Thornton). Although typically seen in the earlier production 1859 Sharps carbines in the 30000 serial range, this example, serial number 62034, has a brass patchbox and buttplate. Period hand carved "1st Va Cav" marking on the patchbox finial, and faint remnants of other period hand carvings on the patchbox door. Assembly number "182" marked on the interior of the patchbox door and underside of the buttplate. Matching serial number "62034" marked on the upper receiver and bottom of the barrel. The consignor indicated this carbine was purchased from J. W. Hullf on October 8, 1973. Provenance: The J. W. Hullf Collection; Private Collection

Good, showing scattered smooth brown freckling/spotting and gray patina, refurbished blue visible on the rear sight and breech block, a few patches of light pitting, a few vise marks visible around the breech of the barrel, and attractive golden aged patina on the brass. Wood is also good as re-oiled, with numerous scattered dents and scratches, and lightly legible cartouches. Mechanically excellent.