This is a late Civil War production New Model 1863 Carbine made without a patch box in the stock. Manufactured from 1863 to 1865, this carbine is fitted with a saddle ring bar and ring on the left wrist. German silver blade front sight and 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 carbine is absent of any military inspection marks. 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. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. Comes with a sling stirrup.

Very good. The metal surfaces have a crisp brown patina with some minor pitting on the barrel and receiver. The reoiled wood is good with a few minor gouges, and scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The front left action screw head is filed flat. The barrel markings are legible and the remaining markings are clear. The action is fine.