Manufactured by the Axtell Rifle Company (Riflesmith Inc.) of Sheridan, Montana, this reproduction of the Sharps 1877 rifle features a spirit globe front sight, no rear barrel sight and a long range peep sight mounted on the upper tang. A second sight base is on the buttstock, just forward of the heel. The top of the barrel is marked "--MODEL 1877-- AXTELL RIFLE CO. SHERIDAN MONT." and "CALIBER 45 2 1/10" on the left side at the breech. The barrel is blue and the action, lever and hammer are casehardened. The receiver, action, hammer, tangs and lever are adorned with flourishes of tight scroll engraving, and the right side of the receiver has been engraved with a detailed American bison head. The engraved receiver is signed "WM. GAMRADT" an engraver and artist from Missoula, Montana. Checkered hammer and trigger and fitted with a walnut checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with an ebony forend and grip insert, and black plastic Axtell checkered buttplate.

Excellent as embellished with 99% original finish, and minimal handling marks. The wood is excellent. Mechanically excellent.