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Lot #797

Lot 796: Shiloh Rifle Mfg Co Inc 1874-Rifle 45-70

Shiloh Rifle Mfg Co. Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Falling Block Saddle Rifle with Shipping Crate

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 29, 2016

Lot 796: Shiloh Rifle Mfg Co Inc 1874-Rifle 45-70

Shiloh Rifle Mfg Co. Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Falling Block Saddle Rifle with Shipping Crate

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 29, 2016

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,250
Price Realized:
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Shiloh Rifle Mfg Co. Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Falling Block Saddle Rifle with Shipping Crate

Manufacturer: Shiloh Rifle Mfg Co Inc
Model: 1874-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 28 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1156
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 237
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Introduced in 1986. This is a reproduction of the Sharps Model 1874 single shot rifle manufactured by the Shiloh Rifle Co. in Big Timber, Montana. The top of the barrel is marked "Shiloh - Sharps Model 1874" and "CALIBRE 45 - 2 1/10" at the breech. The left side of the receiver is marked "SHILOH RIFLE MFG. CO./BIG TIMBER, MONTANA". Globe style front with aperture insert, buckhorn with an adjustable ladder rear sight with a tang mounted mid-range Vernier peep sight adjustable for elevation. Blue barrel with casehardened receiver, lever and hammer. Adjustable double set triggers and fitted with extra upgraded walnut fancy forearm with polished pewter end cap and straight grip stock with a cheekpiece and checkered plastic shotgun buttplate. Complete with a shipping wood box numbered to the gun, copies of a work order, a 1994 Shiloh catalog and 12 extra aperture inserts.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The barrel retains 99% of the original blue finish with only slight handling marks. The receiver retains 98% of the original case colors with a few light scratches. The wood is very fine with a few minor scratches. The create is good with handling wear. Mechanically excellent.



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