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1874 Sharps Heavy Barrel Sporting Rifle, .40 cal., serial #160267. The rifle is in overall very f

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,500.00 USD
1874 Sharps Heavy Barrel Sporting Rifle, .40 cal.,  serial #160267.  The rifle is in overall very  f
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1874 Sharps Heavy Barrel Sporting Rifle, .40 cal., serial #160267. The rifle is in overall very fine condition with a 30” heavy octagon barrel. The rifle sports a blade front sight made from bone and a standard ladder rear sight. The barrel retains the majority of its muted blue original finish. The receiver and lock plate show significant original case color and double set triggers.. The serial numbers are matching on both the barrel flats and the tang. The smoothwood stocks are in very fine condition as well showing only small mars and marks consistent with storage. The buttstock ends with a checkered steel butt plate. The rifle is accompanied by a letter of appraisal dated April of 1986 by DixieGun Works of Union City, Tennessee. A great looking, high condition Sharps rifle. Antique. Est.: $7,000-$14,000.