The Model 1852 carbines were manufactured by Robbins & Lawrence of Windsor, Vermont, for Sharps before production shifted to the very similar Model 1853. The vast majority of these carbines were .52 caliber, but this example was rebored to .54 caliber and is smoothbore. It has a globe front sight, "squirrel ear" modern made replacement, adjustable notch rear sight, adjustable folding peep sight, and standard markings.

Good with light original brown finish mixed with mottled brown patina on the barrel, bright original case colors on the lever, mottled gray patina on the lock and frame, traces of the period refinished blue on the patch box and trigger plate, mild pitting, and general mild wear. The buttstock is very good and has chipping around the lock mortise, stable crack in the wrist on the left, and general scrapes and dings. The forend is refinished with filled in repair at frame juncture. Mechanically fine.