This model was manufactured from 1854 to 1857 and is famous as the model used by John Brown and his band of abolitionists in Kansas and during the famous raid on Harper's Ferry. They are also known as "Beecher's Bibles" after noted minister Henry Ward Beecher was quoted in the "N.Y. Tribune" of February 1856 stating there was more moral power in one Sharps carbine than 100 Bibles. The top of the barrel is marked "SHARP'S RIFLE/MANUFg. CO./HARTFORD CONN." in three lines ahead of the rear sight. The upper receiver tang is marked "SHARPS/PATENT/1848" followed by the serial number, and the lock is marked "SHARP'S/PATENT/1852". Brass blade front and period replacement buckhorn notch rear sight. Saddle bar and ring mounted on the left. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with brass patch box and carbine buttplate. Matching serial number "10936" marked on the upper receiver tang and underneath the barrel. Includes five lead balls residing inside the patchbox.

Good, the blue and casehardened iron surfaces showing mostly a bright appearance with scattered patches of light pitting/corrosion, strong niter blue finish visible on the sliding primer door, and defined markings in the metal. The brass exhibits a bright patina. The wood is also good, with numerous scattered scratches and dents, a chipped section at the toe, a re-glued chipped section ahead of the buttplate tang, and general wear. Mechanically excellent.