This is an example of a Sharps New Model 1863 Military Rifle. Lawrence patent rear sight and block front sight with blade. The top of the barrel in front of the rear sight is marked "SHARP'S RIFLE / MANUFG. CO. / HARTFORD CONN" and "NEW MODEL 1863" behind the sight. The left side of the barrel just ahead of the breech is stamped "T.W.B.". The lock is marked above the hammer "R.S. LAWRENCE PAT. / APRIL 12th 1859", behind the hammer "C. SHARPS PAT. / OCT. 8th 1858" and on the left side of the receiver "C.SHARPS PAT. / SEPT. 12th 1848" marking. The left side of the receiver is marked with an "M" and "G" on the lower tang behind the trigger and on the lever. Blue barrel and casehardened receiver, lever and hammer. Mounted with a plain full length forearm with a metal forend cap and three barrel bands, sling swivel on the second barrel band, and straight grip stock with patch box, steel buttplate and sling swivel. The buttplate tang is stamped with a small "M" and the top of the stock by the butt is stamped "A.W.H.", "M.S.P." on the flat ahead of the lever and two boxed cartouches on the left wrist. Complete with an original leather sling.

Very fine. The barrel retains 75% faded original blue with overall light spotting. The receiver is a mix of smooth brown and silver gray patina. The lock shows strong faded original case colors with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The hammer has a smooth gray patina and the lever has a smooth dark patina. The patch box shows strong original case colors mixed with smooth brown patina. The wood is fine with scattered minor gouges, dents, dings and scratches associated with a Civil War weapon that saw it's share of action. The sling is good with some wear and age cracking. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.