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SHARPS 1853 SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
SHARPS 1853 SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE.
Cal. approx. 48. S# 20511. Bbl. 32", heavyweight, octagon bbl., measuring 1" across flats at muzzle. Blade front sight with leaf rear sight. Slant breech action with double-set triggers. Lockplate has a primer feed attachment. Top tang has an 1848 patent date. Pewter tip walnut forearm and straight grip stock with steel buttplate. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown, showing scattered, light pitting. Wood has a dark, worn appearance with numerous dents and marks. Sound lock. Set trigger is not functioning. The pitted bore retains deep rifling. (01-25773/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.