Location: Richmond, Virginia

From December, 1862 through March 1, 1863, S.C. Robinson produced copies of the Sharps carbine. These arms had an overall length of 38.5", with .52-caliber barrels 21.5" long. Lockplates were marked “S.C. ROBINSON/ARMS MANUFACTORY/RICHMOND VA/1862” along with the serial number. Barrels were marked forward of the rear sight “S.C. ROBINSON/ARMS MANUFACTORY”, as well as “RICHMOND VA/1862” to rear of the sight. Total number made estimated to be slightly more than 1,900. In March, 1863, Robinson factory was taken over by Confederate States Government. Carbines produced after that date are only stamped with the serial number on their lockplates and “RICHMOND VA” on their barrels. Total number made in excess of 3,400.