One of approximately 6, 686 Model 1862 Sharps & Hankins purchased by the U.S. Navy between 1862-1865. The carbine features the unique leather barrel cover to protect the blue barrel from rust. The leather is secured by two screws at the breech. The frame is casehardened with the 2nd Model floating firing pin mounted in the recoil shield. The stock is an oil-finished walnut with a brass buttplate. The barrel has a pedestal mounted brass blade front sight, (worn or filed down) and a tangent rear sight graduated to 800 yards. The right side of the receiver is marked: "SHARPS / & / HANKINS / PHILADA" and the left side is marked: "SHARPS / PATENT / 1859". The serial number "6697" is located on the upper tang, frame and lever bar. The carbine has no visible inspection proof or acceptance marks accept for a small "2" on the stock between the lower tang and sling swivel base. Smooth straight grip stock with brass buttplate and a sling swivel.

Very good. The exposed metal has a smooth dark mottled patina. The leather barrel wrap is good with moderate flaking and minor age cracking. Approximately 1 3/4" of the leather at the breech end has been replaced and the screw on the right side is missing. There is a small portion missing on the underside and the remaining leather is loose. The buttplate has an aged patina. The stock is very good with a couple of minor shallow gouges and a few scattered minor dings and dents. The markings are clear. The lever is loose and does not remain in the up position, otherwise the action is fine.