OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Per "Sharps Firearms: The Percussion Era 1848-1865" on page 320, this rifle falls within the serial number range of the U.S. Navy Mitchell Contract for 1,500 rifles with 32 inch barrels in .52 caliber with saber bayonet lugs. This rifle was also equipped with a double set trigger group, possibly during the war.