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Lot #3548
Lot #3550

Lot 3549: Engraved Axtell New Sharps Model 1877 No. 1 Creedmore Rifle

Factory Engraved Axtell Rifle Co. New Sharps Model 1877 No. 1 Creedmoor Falling Block Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 13, 2020

Lot 3549: Engraved Axtell New Sharps Model 1877 No. 1 Creedmore Rifle

Factory Engraved Axtell Rifle Co. New Sharps Model 1877 No. 1 Creedmoor Falling Block Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 13, 2020

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Axtell Rifle Co. New Sharps Model 1877 No. 1 Creedmoor Falling Block Rifle

Manufacturer: Axtell Rifle Co
Model: New Sharps 1877-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45/70
Barrel: 34 inch heavy round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2167
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 254
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

The included factory specification sheet confirms the current caliber, barrel length, stock, and engraving. The receiver has near full coverage floral scroll with a target showing gold hits, a Native American shooting a bow, and a western town scene. Engraver's signature on lock under hammer and ahead of the trigger. Globe front with spirit level, tang mounted long range peep sight as well as a stock mounted peep sight, and mounted with a finely figured and checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with shotgun buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 99% original blue, some fading of the case colors on the receiver and lock, limited handling evidence, a few scratches in the wood, and crisp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.



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