Left side of the frame is marked "TIPPING & LAWDEN / SHARPS' PATENT" around the hammer screw and the right side is unmarked. Pairs of British proofs are stamped on each side of the center barrel flute. Blue barrels and silver plated brass frame. Features the straight breech and straight grip, checkered hammer, smooth trigger, pin and groove sights and brown carved Gutta Percha grips. Approximately 2,000 Model 2 pistols were produced in the early 1860s by Tipping & Lawden of Birmingham.

Very fine, with approximately 75% original blue finish remains on the barrels. There is some minor thinning on the sides and areas of light spotting. The frame retains 90% original silver plating, with wear on the edges. The silver has darkened with age. The grips are excellent with some scattered light handling marks overall.

Produced from 1859 to 1874. Fixed sights, with "ADDRESS SHARPS & HANKINS PHILADELPHIA. PENN." on top barrel flute and "C. SHARPS PATENT / JAN. 25 1859" on the right side of the frame. Matching numbers, with checkered hammer, smooth trigger and smooth grips.

Good, with 50% of the original blue finish remains, mainly in the flutes. The remaining balance has a smooth gray patina, with some scattered minor pitting and minor handling marks overall. Grips are very good, with 75% original varnish, some minor dings and dents, and chips. Mechanically good.