This extraordinary Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 carbine features blade front and Lawrence patent rear sights, "NEW MODEL 1863" marked behind the rear sight, 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 lockplate. Serial number marked on the upper receiver tang and no disassembly was performed to be able to view the underside of the barrel out of respect for the untouched nature of this gun. Single letter Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on some components. "T.W.R" (Thomas W. Russell) inspection initials marked on the left of the barrel at the breech and on the sideplate. "A.W.M" inspection initials stamped on the underside flat of the forearm and ahead of the buttplate tang. This is one of the three finest condition known surviving examples of a Sharps New Model 1863 percussion carbine. Rock Island Auction Company is fortunate to have the opportunity to offer this extraordinary Sharps! Provenance: The Vince Rausch Collection; The David Aroh Collection; The Ron Bucholtz Collection