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19RH-80 SHARPS MEACHUM CONV.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
19RH-80 SHARPS MEACHUM CONV.
Sharps Meachum Conversion with “Old Reliable” marked heavy barrel in .40 2 5/8 (.40-90 bottleneck), S/N C49264 on tang and on barrel along with double set triggers. The barrel measure 30” and measures 1” across the flats. The rifle weighs 12 ½ pounds total. This rifle and the next lot were purchased more than 60 years ago in Happy Camp, CA from a pioneer family whose ancestor used the two rifles on the way west and to hunt buffaloand bear. The Sharps shows a patina finish with blue and case colors mixed in the brown. Minor erosion and surface pitting. Good markings. A buckhorn sight has been added at the rear of the original base and leaf tooriginal removed. The action needs minor repair. The bore is bright with some minor erosion at the throat of breech. The wood is good with some wear to checkering, dings, mars, and scratches. (Antique) Est.:$2000-$4000