The barrel is fitted with a blade front sight and folding adjustable rear sight. The barrel has a number of foreign proofs, and the legend "IAB MARCHENO MADE IN ITALY" on the right side, with the normal markings on top of the barrel. The frame is casehardened, with C. Sharps patent markings for 1848 and 1852, along with a checkered hammer, smooth trigger and trigger guard action lever. Smooth straight grip stock and smooth buttplate. With rear adjustable peep sight mounted on upper tang.