This Model 1863 Sharps carbine is a Meacham type conversion to a metallic cartridge sporting rifle with a heavy 30 inch octagon barrel. The barrel is unmarked and equipped with a dovetailed brass blade front sight and adjustable rear sight graduated to 800 yards. The left side of the receiver is marked "C SHARPS PAT. / SEPT. 12TH 1848" and the lock plate is marked "SHARPS' PAT / OCT. 5TH 1852". The rifle is equipped with double set triggers and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with an iron buttplate. The left side of the wrist has an iron plate where a saddle ring bar was attached.

Very good. The metal surfaces have a dark patina with some minor spotting on the barrel. The wood is good overall. The forearm has a 5 3/4" x 3/8" cut out on the upper front right side and moderate splinter missing on the left upper front and a few minor dents and dings. The stock has been lightly sanded with a couple shallow gouges and a few minor dings. The markings are clear. The action is fine, and the bore is good.