Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #1045
  • Lot #121
Lot #120
Lot #122

Lot 121: Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Sporting Rifle

Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 16, 2024

Lot 121: Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Sporting Rifle

Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 16, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Sporting Rifle with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1874-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 30 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2566
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Description:

Manufactured c. 1877. Matching numbered Bridgeport barrel marked "CAL.45 2 1/10" on the left. Included factory letter lists the rifle in .45 caliber using the 2 7/8 inch shell (likely a factory error), with a 30 inch octagon barrel, double set triggers, open sights, and oil finished stock, and that it was Schuyler, Hartley & Graham on 28 December 1877.

Rating Definition:

Fine overall with most of the professionally restored blue on the barrel and traces of the original case colors on the action, some scattered light spotting, and a few minor cracks near the buttplate and scattered minor dings in the wood. Mechanically excellent.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #57: Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Military Single Shot Rifle

    Lot #694: Engraved German Single Shot Sporting Rifle with Scope

    Lot #612: Sharps New Model 1859 Breech Loading Percussion Military Rifle

    Lot #139: American Superposed Load Two Shot Half Stock sporting Rifle

    Lot #102: Civil War Era Sharps New Model 1859 Saddle Ring Carbine

    Lot #1062: Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Saddle Ring Percussion Carbine