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Lot #3664

Lot 3663: C. Sharps Arms Company Model 1874 Hartford Sporting Rifle

C. Sharps Arms Company Model 1874 Hartford Sporting Rifle Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 15, 2018

Lot 3663: C. Sharps Arms Company Model 1874 Hartford Sporting Rifle

C. Sharps Arms Company Model 1874 Hartford Sporting Rifle Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 15, 2018

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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C. Sharps Arms Company Model 1874 Hartford Sporting Rifle Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: Sharps C & Company
Model: 1874
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-2-7/8
Barrel: 34 inch tapered octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1894
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 238
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

This is a reproduction of the Sharps 1874 Model single shot rifle manufactured by C. Sharps Arms Co. in Big Timber, Montana. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked "Old Reliable", "C. SHARPS ARMS CO. INC./BIG TIMBER, MONTANA U.S.A." behind the sight and "CAL. 45 2 7/8" at the breech. The left side of the receiver is marked "C. SHARPS ARMS CO. INC./BIG TIMBER, MONTANA USA/74-2349". Adjustable double set triggers, globe front aperture sight, sporting buckhorn rear sight and a tang mounted "New Ideal Sporting Tang" sight. Blue barrel with casehardened receiver, lever, buttplate, and hammer. With 2 boxes of .45/110 ammo, 10 Lyman 535 rounds, 10 Barnes 400 rounds.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retains 99% original blue/casehardened finish with a few light scratches and handling marks. The stock is also excellent with a few light handling marks and a few long light scratches on the lower tang of the buttstock. Mechanically excellent.



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