This incredible 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 rear sight, Sharps 1848 patent date marked on the left of the receiver, the R.S. Lawrence 1859 patent date and Sharps 1852 patent date on the lock, single letter inspection marks stamped on various components, "A.W.M." inspection initials stamped on the bottom flat of the forend and on top of the stock comb ahead of the buttplate tang, and "TWR" and "PB" cartouches stamped on the left side of the wrist by the saddle ring bar.