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Lot #1742

Lot 1741: Sharps C & Company - 1874

DAR/C. Sharps Arms Co. Inc. Model 1874 Sporting Falling Block Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2017

Lot 1741: Sharps C & Company - 1874

DAR/C. Sharps Arms Co. Inc. Model 1874 Sporting Falling Block Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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DAR/C. Sharps Arms Co. Inc. Model 1874 Sporting Falling Block Rifle

Manufacturer: Sharps C & Company
Model: 1874
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45x2.6
Barrel: 34 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1548
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 351
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

This rifle features a spirit level globe front sight on a heavy "DAR" marked octagon barrel and a Soule long range wind gauge tang sight. The casehardened receiver is equipped with double set triggers and is marked "C. SHARPS ARMS CO. INC./BIG TIMBER, MT USA." above the serial number. Mounted on a multi-point checkered Schnabel tip forearm and pistol grip stock with a steel checkered shotgun buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel retains 95% of the original blue finish with light scattered scratches and minor high edge wear along the barrel. The receiver retains 97% of the original case colors with minor scattered scratches. The wood is very good with slight scattered dings and repaired deep scratches on the right side of the stock. The checkering is crisp. Mechanically excellent.



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