Presented is an original, partially identified Sharps Model 1859 carbine specimen in relic condition.  The NM 1859 carbine has a 21½” long barrel and a ‘straight-breech’ type lockplate fitted to its walnut stock and forend. Carbine is missing its comma-shaped lever pin retainer spring, front sight slide bar and the percussion cap ejection bar.   Black walnut stock / forend in fair overall condition with numerous cracks, dings, gouges, and worn areas.  No cartouches visible.  All maker stampings and serial number markings are obliterated from rust pitting. Stock does show two, ½” high, hand-carved letters “J. W”.  

All metal suffers from moderate to heavy rust pitting and exhibits a hard, dark brown, pitted surface. Hard rust pitting also on the patchbox and butt plat. Lock screws are in good condition overall. Iron sling ring and bar are tight.  Carbine exhibits poor to moderate mechanics due to the lever pin retainer spring missing. An old screw was used as a drift pin to anchor the lever. Bore is dark and heavily pitted. This original M1859 patchbox Sharps carbine, though a relic specimen, is a true cavalry arm of the Civil War.

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