This is a late production Civil War New Model 1863 Carbine made without a patch box. Manufactured from 1863 to 1865, this carbine is fitted with a replacement sling bar and ring, Lawrence patent folding rear sight graduated to 800 yards. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the three line address and "NEW MODEL 1863" behind the rear sight. The left rear flat is marked with the inspection mark "E.P.R". The left side of the frame is marked with the two line Sharps patent marking and the lock is marked with the two line Sharps and Lawrence patent date markings. The sling bar base is marked with the letter "W.C.". The rear sight base is marked with the Lawrence patent marking. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with two cartouches on the left wrist and carbine buttplate. Comes with a small wooden plaque with inscribed brass plate.

Very fine. The barrel retains 60% original blue finish with a smooth plum patina on the balance. The lock retains 20% original case colors concentrated in the protected area of the hammer with a smooth gray and silver gray patina on the balance. The receiver retains 40% original dark case colors with a smooth dark patina on the balance. The lever has a smooth silver gray patina and the buttplate shows strong bright case colors mixed with a smooth brown patina. The wood is very fine with sharp edges, raised feathered wood, a minor grain stress crack radiating from the rear of the saddle ring bar base, and overall a few minor pressure dents and dings. The markings are clear. The action is excellent. This example would be an excellent addition to one's Civil War collection.