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Lot 583:Shiloh Rifle Mfg. Co. Model 1874 Single Shot Rifle

May 2nd, 2014|Rock Island, IL

Lot 583:Shiloh Rifle Mfg. Co. Model 1874 Single Shot Rifle

May 2nd, 2014|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,800

Shiloh Rifle Mfg. Co. Model 1874 Single Shot Rifle

Fitted with a globe front sight and a short range tang rear sight. The rear sight dovetail on the barrel is empty. The top of the barrel is marked "Shiloh-Sharps Model 1874" and "CALIBRE 45/2 1/10". Has double set triggers. Mounted on a nicely figured smooth walnut forearm with Schnabel tip and straight grip stock with curved steel buttplate. Comes with a box numbered to another gun and the original sights.

ConditionExcellent, 95% plus of the original blue finish remains with some high edge and muzzle wear along with some scattered minor scratches. The casehardened components retain nearly all of the original case colors with some areas of fading. The wood is very good as heavily sanded and refinished with a few scattered minor dings and scratches. Metal to wood fit is poor. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good.

Details

ManufacturerShiloh Rifle Mfg Co Inc

Model1874-Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassModern Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge45-70

Barrel30 inch octagon

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL