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.