Approximately 20,000 New Model 1863 carbines were manufactured between 1863-1865 during the Civil War, according to information in "Flayderman's Guide" (9th Edition, 5F-020). Offered here is very fine example of a Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 percussion carbine that shows minimal evidence of use. Features a blade front sight and Lawrence patent ladder notch rear sight, "NEW MODEL 1863" marked on top of the breech of the barrel, Sharps 1848 patent date marked on the left of the receiver with the Lawrence 1859 patent date and Sharps 1852 patent date on the lock, single letter inspection marks stamped on various components, "N.S.P" inspection initials stamped on the sling bar plate and top of the stock ahead of the buttplate, and two boxed script "TWR" (Thomas W. Russell) inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist.