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Lot 1837:Axtell Rifle Co Overbaugh Schuetzen-Rifle 38-55

December 5th, 2015|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1837:Axtell Rifle Co Overbaugh Schuetzen-Rifle 38-55

December 5th, 2015|Rock Island, IL
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Axtel Rifle Co. New Model Sharps 1877 Overbaugh Schuetzen Single Shot Falling Block Rifle with Factory Letter and Accessories

Manufactured by the Axtell Rifle Company (Riflesmith Inc.) of Sheridan, Montana, this reproduction of the Sharps 1877 Overbaugh Schuetzen rifle features a spirit level globe front sight, no rear barrel sight and a long range peep sight mounted on the upper tang. The top of the barrel is marked "--MODEL 1877-- AXTELL RIFLE CO. SHERIDAN MONT." and "CALIBRE 38". The barrel is blue, and the action, lever and hammer are casehardened. Fitted with adjustable double set triggers. Mounted on a multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forearm and pistol grip stock with a blue steel Axtel Rifle Co. grip cap, raised cheek piece and nickel finished Schuetzen style buttplate. Includes a small leather case marked "Sharps Rifle Co./Bridgeport Conn" on the lid containing two extra diopters, for the rear tang sight, an extra spirit level for the front and eight additional front sight inserts. Also includes a letter detailing the features, caliber and specifications.

ConditionExcellent with 98% of the original blue and casehardened finishes remaining, showing some light handling marks and minor surface scratches. The nickel finished buttplate has a mostly polished aluminum finish with traces of original nickel in the more protected areas near the rounded tips. The wood is excellent with some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerAxtell Rifle Co
ModelOverbaugh Schuetzen-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge38-55
Barrel30 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2127
Catalog page303
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