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Freund & Bros Sharps Model 1874 40 cal. SN 158356

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Freund & Bros Sharps Model 1874 40 cal. SN 158356
Freund & Bros Sharps Model 1874 40 cal. SN 158356 sporting rifle with 28" half round half octagon barrel stamped Freund & Bros, Old Reliable, Sharps Rifle Co., Bridgeport Conn. All metal surfaces show a silver gray finish with scattered areas of surf sporting rifle with 28" half round half octagon barrel stamped Freund & Bros, Old Reliable, Sharps Rifle Co., Bridgeport Conn. All metal surfaces show a silver gray finish with scattered areas of surface erosion. Rifle features double set triggers blade front and Lawrence low notch rear sights. Bottom of barrel under forearm is further stamped 5 9 1 6 with matching serial number 158356. Left side receiver marked Sharps Rifle Co Pat Apr 6 1869. Walnut stocks are very good with original dark oil finish the rear straight stock fitted with rifle butt plate. Action very good, bore showing good rifling with moderate and even surface erosion throughout. Factory letter states the rifle was shipped August 14, 1876 to Kittredge & Co. Cincinnati, Ohio well known wholesale supplier to pioneer Cheyenne Wyoming gun makers Freud & Bros. An interesting unaltered Sharps from an old South Dakota collection. NO FFL required.

Estimated At: 4000 - 6000