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Lot #3651
Lot #3653

Lot 3652: C. Sharps Arms Model 1874 Sharps Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 21, 2023

Lot 3652: C. Sharps Arms Model 1874 Sharps Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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C. Sharps Arms Model 1874 Sharps Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: C. Sharps Arms Co. Inc.
Model: 1874
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-120
Barrel: 34 inch heavy octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 886
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 342
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in Big Timber, Montana. The barrel is fitted with blade front (installed backwards), buckhorn rear, and long range tang peep sights with the Sharps "Old Reliable" marking between the sights, C. Sharps address behind the rear sight, and "45 3 1/4" caliber marking ahead of the receiver. The casehardened action with double set triggers is mounted in a wonderfully figured forearm and buttstock with pewter forend cap, shadowline cheekpiece, and casehardened, checkered metal shotgun buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks and an attractive plum coloration to the rear sight. Stock is very fine with some handling marks and wood grain cracks on the cheekpiece. Mechanically excellent.



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