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Lot 1201:Sharps Model 1874 Rifle

December 7th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1201:Sharps Model 1874 Rifle

December 7th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Sharps Model 1874 Rifle

Manufactured c. 1874-1875. Features a Rocky Mountain blade front sight, "SHARPS RIFLE MANUFG. CO. HARTFORD CONN." on top ahead of the notch and folding ladder rear sight, "50 CALIBRE" at an angle on top at the breech, the matching serial number on the upper tang and bottom of the barrel, standard patent marking, double set triggers, and smooth stock and forearm with pewter cap and plain buttplate.

ConditionFair original blue visible in the protected area covered by the forearm, gray and brown patina on the balance along with some artificial brown, partially remarked barrel, light oxidation/pitting, and general moderate wear. The refinished and repaired wood is fair and has some minor flakes and chips at the edges, general dings and scratches, a section of the forearm cap finial absent, spliced toe, and mild wear. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerSharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model1874-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge50
Barrel30 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2496
Catalog page127
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