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U.S. SHARPS RIFLE CO. MODEL 1874 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
U.S. SHARPS RIFLE CO. MODEL 1874 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE
Cal. 45-70. S# 26549 (under tang sight). Mfg. by IAB Marcheno of Italy & imported by Siles. Oct. 28" bbl. Globe post front sight, rear dovetail & C Sharps mid range vernier tang sight. Case hardened frame, hammer & musket buttplate; balance blued. Checkered walnut stock set. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: partition wooden luggage case containing accessories for long range shooting to include telescope, periscope, two piece wooden support, along w/ small parts including top tang screw. Periscope & telescope in fair condition appearing broken. Case in good overall condition showing staining & wear on interior. CONDITION: Very good bbl. blue w/ peppery oxidation throughout. Very good case colors w/ oxidation along edges of stock & large area of cleaning pitting on left side. Stock screws, buttplate, tang screw shows heavy oxidation & pitting reminiscent of salt wood damage; tang screw detached & will not screw properly. Very good wood finish. Near excellent bore w/ light residue in grooves. (23-363/MD). MODERN. $500-800.