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Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD
Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle, #156916, .45-70 cal., 30'' octagonal barrel, blue and case hardened finish, straight grip smooth walnut stock and slender Schnauble type forend. Top of barrel flat marked ''Sharps Rifle Co., Bridgeport, Conn.'', dating this firearm around 1876. Single trigger, standard rear sight, globe protected pin front sight. Area beneath handguard marked with matching serial number, as well as ''4-5/16''; forend is matching as well. Condition is fine to near excellent. Barrel retains approx. 90%-92% lightly toning blue. Case hardened receiver shows light to just moderate pitting to lockplate and bottom portion of lever. Upper tang has been drilled and tapped for mid-range vernier sight. Stock with light to just moderate scuffs, scratches and oil darkening near butt. Stock with 2'' loss to forward right edge. Action is good, bore is fine. Est.: $6,000-$8,000. (Antique)