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CHIAPPA LITTLE SHARPS HUNTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
CHIAPPA LITTLE SHARPS HUNTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE
WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 17 Hornet. S# LS00903. Bbl 24 1/4". Little Sharps Hunter manufactured by Chiappa Firearms in Italy and imported by Chiappa Firearms LTD. of Dayton, OH. The left side of the barrel is stamped with Chiappa's manufacturer information, followed by the serial number and caliber designation, with Chiappa's importer information stamped on the right. Frame, lever, hammer, and double set triggers exhibit a case color hardened finish, with matte blued barrel, and blued breechblock. Plain wood straight grip buttstock with plain wood schnabel tip forend. Barrel is fitted with a Wm Malcolm 3x scope. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: very good overall, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes overall. Exterior of scope exhibits scattered marks from handling and storage that show through to silvering. Mirror bore with strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture is very good overall. Box shows some mild exterior wear, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd. owned by Jon R. Thomas. (23-3681/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.