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Lot #947
Lot #949

Lot 948: Four .45-70 Government Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2017

Lot 948: Four .45-70 Government Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) IAB Sharps Model 1874 Rifle with Scope

Manufacturer: IAB
Model: Sharps Reproduction
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 28 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1177
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 95
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

NF - FAIR- 0% - 40% with generally smooth finish, may have mild cleaning yet not deeply pitted, but well worn, replacement of minor parts may need mechanical adjustments, may have rust and may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable. In working condition. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 0% - 40% gun.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in 1979. With Japanese Malcolm style 4x scope.

B) IAB Sharps Model 1874 Rifle

Manufacturer: IAB
Model: Sharps Reproduction
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 28 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1177
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 95
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

NG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state. Finish obscured by heavy cleaning, rust or corrosion.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Only markings are "IAB" under the lock and serial numbers.

C) Harrington & Richardson Cavalry Model 1873 Trapdoor Carbine

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: 1873 Trapdoor
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1177
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 95
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

Manufactured around the 1970s to early 1980s.

D) Ruger No. 1 Rifle with Scope

Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: No. 1
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1177
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 95
Class: Modern Long Gun
Rating:

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

Description:

Manufactured in 1981. With Mauser 4x40 scope with Interarms leather covers and leather sling.

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