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Lot 677: Sharps Arms 78 Rifle 243 Win

Excellent and Scarce Colt Sharps Single Shot Falling Block Rifle with Documentation, Scope and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2016

Lot 677: Sharps Arms 78 Rifle 243 Win

Excellent and Scarce Colt Sharps Single Shot Falling Block Rifle with Documentation, Scope and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2016

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Excellent and Scarce Colt Sharps Single Shot Falling Block Rifle with Documentation, Scope and Case

Manufacturer: Sharps Arms
Model: 78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 243 Win
Barrel: 28 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1750
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 207
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Introduced in 1970. The rifle includes a certificate of ownership that details the rifles configuration, caliber, barrel length, stock dimensions, Leupold scope, and even the checkering style on the forend and buttstock. The rifle features a medium weight barrel with a royal blue finish, standard markings on the barrel, and a falling block action with an automatic safety. The barrel is fitted with a factory quarter rib and mounted with a Leupold 3x9 VARI-X II scope in swivel style rings. Mounted on a fleur de lis checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with sling swivel studs, engraved cartridge trap, and a solid rubber Sharps recoil pad. The included green case is numbered to the gun and includes a cleaning kit, screw driver set, cleaning cloths, bore wipes, cleaning rod, and papers. The individual accessory kits are contained in their original factory boxes in the case.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 99% original Colt royal blue finish remains, showing minimal light handling marks. The wood is excellent with attractive grain, light handling marks, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The scope is also excellent with clear optics. The case is good with handling and storage marks on the exterior and deterioration of the inner foam lining and a sticky residue on the bit boxes.



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