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Lot 3524: University of Montana Marked Shiloh-Sharps Model 1874 Rifle

University of Montana Marked Shiloh-Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Falling Block Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2023

Lot 3524: University of Montana Marked Shiloh-Sharps Model 1874 Rifle

University of Montana Marked Shiloh-Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Falling Block Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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University of Montana Marked Shiloh-Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Falling Block Rifle

Manufacturer: Shiloh Rifle Mfg Co Inc
Model: 1874-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70 Government
Barrel: 30 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 957
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 315
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in Big Timber, Montana. The barrel is fitted with globe spirit gauge front sight and semi-buckhorn folding ladder rear sight with "Old Reliable" ahead of the rear sight, "UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA" on the left flat, and "CALIBRE 45 2 1/10" behind it. The casehardened receiver bears the Shiloh address on the left side and is fitted with double set triggers, and adjustable folding ladder peep sight fitted on the top tang and has an engraved scene of two bears on the lockplate. Mounted in a well-figured checkered walnut Schnabel tip forend and semi-pistol grip stock with shadowline cheekpiece and checkered plastic buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% of original blue and casehardened finishes with light edge wear, handling marks and scratches. Crisp checkering on the stock. Mechanically excellent.



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