Manufactured circa 1858 to 1863, this carbine is fitted with a sling bar, ring, Lawrence folding rear sight, and a Lawrence pellet primer. The top of the barrel is marked with the three line Sharps address ahead of the rear sight and "NEW MODEL 1859" at the breech. The lock is marked with the Sharps and Lawrence patent dates and the upper left side of the receiver is marked with the Sharps patent date. The rear sight base is marked with the three line Lawrence patent marking. The serial number is marked on the upper tang. It is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with brass buttplate, patch box, and barrel band.

About good. The rifle has a brown patina with light pitting on the barrel. The frame has a dark gray patina while the lower tang and trigger guard have a brown patina. The brass components have been cleaned and have a bright appearance. The re-oiled wood is fair with some scratches and dings as well as some cracks at the butt just above a repair. Mechanically fine with legible markings.