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PEDERSOLI "SMALL BETSY" SHARPS MODEEL 1874

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:875.00 USD Estimated At:1,750.00 - 2,500.00 USD
PEDERSOLI  SMALL BETSY  SHARPS MODEEL 1874
SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH BOX. Cal. 30-30. S# SH37837. Bbl 24". "Small Betsy" Sharps single shot rifle manufactured by Pedersoli in Italy, imported by IFG-NA, LLC of Amarillo, TX, and subsequently retailed by Taylors & Co. Importer marking is present over the top flat of the chamber. Italian proofs are stamped on the underside of the receiver. Polished receiver, lever, and hammer, with blued barrel and breechblock. Smooth wood straight grip stock with a smooth wood schnabel tip forend. Tang mounted Pedersoli adjustable rear sight with globe front sight. Double set triggers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching box and Pedersoli box for rear sight. CONDITION: near new, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent, exhibiting a few light marks from handling and storage. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd. owned by Jon R. Thomas. (23-3605/MLW). MODERN. $1,750-2,500.