This is on of 60,000 New Model 1863 carbines manufactured for use during the Civil War and one of 27,000 Sharps carbines relined to .50 caliber and chambered for the .50-70 cartridge after the war. It has the standard markings and features other than the lack of inspector cartouches.

Poor as assembled with strong original blue finish in the protected area under the forearm, nearly all of the vibrant original case colors on the buttplate, artificial gray and brown patina and mild pitting on the balance, and minor marks and scratches. The oversize modern replacement sanded and refinished wood is good with minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.