This excellent Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 percussion carbine features blade front and Lawrence patent rear sights, "NEW MODEL 1863" marked on top of the barrel behind the Lawrence patent ladder rear sight with 900 yard center notch, matching serial number "C,27430" marked on the upper receiver tang and underside of the barrel, Sharps 1848 patent date marked on the left of the receiver with the R.S. Lawrence 1859 patent date and Sharps 1852 patent date on the lock, single letter inspection marks stamped on various components, "E.P.R" inspection initials stamped on the bottom flat of the forend and on top of the stock comb ahead of the buttplate tang, and two boxed script inspection cartouches including "TWR" (Thomas W. Russell) and "AWM" stamped on the left of the wrist. Provenance: The Bob Howard Collection; The Greg Lampe Collection

Exceptionally fine, retains 90% original military blue finish, 85% vibrant case colors strongest on the frame and hammer with a few areas of slight fading and brown patina on the barrel band, 70% plus fiery niter blue finish on the breech block and small parts, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The wood is excellent with distinct edges, a few light handling marks, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.