This Sharps New Model 1859 has the standard patent and address markings, brass blade front sight, Lawrence patent folding notch/ladder rear sight, replacement earlier production brass barrel band, iron patch box, saddle ring and bar, and smooth walnut stock and forearm. Approximately 30,000 of these carbines were produced.

Fair. The carbine has a brown patina with patches of oxidation, some scattered marks, and light pitting. The lever has been reshaped/refinished during the period of usage. The well worn wood is fair and has various scrapes, chips, dings, and small cracks. There is a dowel pin repair on left side of wrist below saddle ring bar. The action is fine but the primer appears incomplete. The markings are mostly legible.