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.