This rifle is fitted with a period replacement barrel with no markings. The barrel gauges at 45 caliber. The barrel is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and Lawrence Patent folding ladder rear sight. The left side of the receiver is marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO / PAT APR 6 1869", the lock is unmarked and the serial number is marked on the top strap. Double set triggers, the barrel was blue with casehardened remaining parts and it is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and nicely figured straight grip stock with an iron patch box, carbine style iron buttplate and sling swivel.

About good. The period refurbished barrel is a pleasing brown overall. The remaining surfaces have a smooth dark mottled patina. Overall the reoiled wood is good. The period made replacement forearm shows signs of some sanding and has been freshened with a coat of oil. It is a bit ill-fitting at the frame and has a small pieced in repair on the forend and right side rear upper corner. The stock shows several minor age cracks, a long minor scratch on the left wrist and a few minor dings. The markings are clear. The action is very good.