Made between 1859 and 1874. Left side of frame marked "C. SHARPS/ PATENT 1859" around the hammer screw, right side "C. SHARP & Co / PHILADA. PA.". Blue finished barrels with a brass pin sight and silver plated brass frame with the straight standing breech, groove rear sight, straight line grip juncture and barrel release on the underside. Checkered hammer with rotating pin, smooth spur trigger and deep relief floral pattern Gutta Percha grips.

Fine, with approximately 40% of the original finish. A gray and brown patina is forming on the high areas of the barrel, with strong original blue in the lower areas and near the breech. The frame shows a mix of brass and silver, both with strong aged patina. Grips are very fine, with a few tiny pressure dents with well defined floral patterns. Mechanically fine.