Arsenal refurbished following the Civil War for breechloading cartridges, with a 3-groove barrel insert. German silver blade front sight and folding elevator rear sight on unmarked barrel. Casehardened receiver with the Sharps and Laurence patent dates on the right side, serial number on the upper tang, and the automatic primer under the hammer. Smooth straight grip stock with a single barrel band, inspector's cartouche under the sling bar, solid buttstock and unmarked smooth buttplate with notch for a patch box lid.

Fine as arsenal refurbished/refinished (at time of conversion), with 95% of the blue, showing areas of spotting, minor pitting near the muzzle, and a few light handling marks. Bright and vivid casehardening colors are visible on the frame, strongest in the protected areas. Stock is very good, with a few minor chips and light pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.