Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. offered a version similar in appearance to the Model 1852 Military Carbine for the civilian market in late 1853 or early 1854. These are typically without a sling ring bar and in various calibers other than the standard Military chambering. This example is chambered in "60 bore" (.44/.427 caliber), one of the offered calibers, with deep six groove rifling. Top breech end of the barrel marked "SHARP'S RIFLE/MANUFg CO./HARTFORD, CONN.", back of the frame marked "C. SHARPS/PATENT/1848" ahead of the serial number, and "C. SHARPS'/PATENT./1852." on the lock plate. Brass blade front and Lawrence patent 800 yard ladder rear sight. Matching serial number "6794" marked underneath the barrel and inside the forearm channel. Fitted with a brass barrel band, patch box, and buttplate. Appears to be factory drilled and tapped for a rear tang sight, although one is not present.

Fine, retains 60% original blue finish on the barrel, traces of case colors visible in the protected area of the lever with smooth gray patina on the balance of the casehardened surfaces, and the sling swivels retain most of a period applied gold finish. The period refinished wood is very good, with scattered scratches and nicks, and a varnished over chip visible in the forearm ahead of the lever. Mechanically fine.