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Lot 1563: Engraved T.R. Girodat Sharps Model 1877 Rifle with Case

Pozzoban Signed and Engraved T.R. Girodat Sharps Model 1877 Falling Block Rifle with Case and Accessories

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Lot 1563: Engraved T.R. Girodat Sharps Model 1877 Rifle with Case

Pozzoban Signed and Engraved T.R. Girodat Sharps Model 1877 Falling Block Rifle with Case and Accessories

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Estimated Price: $14,000 - $22,500

Pozzoban Signed and Engraved T.R. Girodat Sharps Model 1877 Falling Block Rifle with Case and Accessories

Manufacturer: T.R. Girodat
Model: Sharps 1877
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 29 7/8 inch heavy round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1616
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 464
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Features globe and spirit level front, Newton patent shutter blind rear, and tang mounted Vernier long rang folding ladder peep sights. The barrel is marked "T.R. GIRODAT KITCHENER ONT." and "CALIBRE 40." Embellished with fine floral scroll engravings with punch dot backgrounds on the receiver, upper and lower tangs, lever, Vernier sight base, forend escutcheons, and plates at the buttstock toe and heel. The engraver, Adone T. Pozzobon, has a signature engraved just to the right of the trigger. Import marked. Fitted with checkered European walnut furniture, with horn tipped forend and horn inlaid semi-pistol grip. Includes oak display case with green felt lining, three hardwood handled screwdrivers, three tins for oil, grease, and solvent; cleaning rod, bore funnel, bore cleaning tools, Lyman bullet mold, brush, and an empty original box of Remington U.M.C. .40-65-260 ammunition. The case has John A. Miller and T.R. Girodat labels on inside of lid. According to consignor, this rifle was a five year project between six different craftsmen, with the case set made by John A. Miller, barrel by Ken Besien, and casehardened finish by Arthur Troth. Provenance: The Wayne Connor Collection

Rating Definition:

Near new as professionally crafted by several artisans, with 99% plus of blue and casehardened finishes retained along with light handling marks and crisp stock checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.



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