This is a solid example of one of the Model 1862 Sharps & Hankins carbines purchased by the U.S. Navy between 1862-1865. Approximately 8,000 of all three types were manufactured. The carbine features the unique leather barrel cover to protect the blue barrel from rust. The leather is secured by two screws at the breech. The frame was casehardened with the floating firing pin mounted in the recoil shield. The stock is a varnished walnut with a brass buttplate and sling swivel. The barrel has a brass blade front sight and a tangent style rear sight graduated to 800 yards. The right side of the receiver is marked "SHARPS/&/HANKINS/PHILDA" and the left side is marked "SHARPS/PATENT/1859", (double stamped). The matching serial number is located on the upper tang and underside of the barrel. The lever bar has been marked "71000".

Very good. The receiver, hammer and lever have a smooth mottled brown patina. The leather barrel wrap is fine with some cracking and flaking. The portion under the front of the receiver is separated on one side, a small amount of leather is absent, there is tear on the right side and there is some heavy flaking. The leather has separated at each screw. The buttplate has an aged patina. The stock is good with minor dents and dings. Unless noted above the markings are clear. The action is fine.