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Lot 1087:Sharps Model 1874 Hunters Rifle

December 3rd, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1087:Sharps Model 1874 Hunters Rifle

December 3rd, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Documented Denver Shipped Sharps Model 1874 Hunters Rifle with Factory Letter

This Bridgeport manufactured Model 1874 was made circa 1871 to 1881 (the Model 1874 was not applied to the gun for a few years after production began). The included factory letter confirms that this hunters rifle was shipped on 25 August 1876 of Carlos Gove & Sons of Denver, Colorado, with a 28 inch round barrel in .40 caliber. The rifle is equipped with a blade front sight and R.S. Lawrence folding ladder rear sight graduated to 800 yards on a barrel marked with the Bridgeport address followed by "Old Reliable" ahead of the rear sight and "CALIBRE 40" at the breech. The left side of the frame has the two-line 1869 patent date, and the serial number is marked horizontally on the frame at the back. The barrel is numbered to the gun. The rifle is equipped with a single plain trigger. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock.

ConditionVery good plus. The rifle retains streaks of original blue finish, otherwise a smooth brown-gray patina. There is a couple of areas of deep pitting on the buttplate. The wood is also good with a couple of short hairline stress cracks, some chipping along the grain and some minor to moderate pressure dents and scratches. There is a long hairline crack on both sides of the buttstock near the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerSharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model1874-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge40
Barrel28 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2633
Catalog page52
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