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Important original Sharps Model 1874 Sporting rifle, .40 cal., 30” Hartford heavy octagon barrel m

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Important original Sharps Model 1874 Sporting  rifle, .40 cal., 30” Hartford heavy octagon  barrel m
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Important original Sharps Model 1874 Sporting rifle, .40 cal., 30” Hartford heavy octagon barrel marked “Freund & Bro.” on top barrel flat ahead of the caliber stamping, blue and case hardened finish, checkered wood forestock that shows period key to barrel and horn fore end tip; checkered pistol grip deluxe wood shotgun style butt stock with grooved horn butt plate and horn pistol grip cap, #156039 on receiver and also onunderside of barrel. This gun is in overall very good to fine condition showing a plum brown patina on barrel with Lawrence ladder rear sight and silver blade front sight; silvery toning to case hardened receiver with several spots of erosion, double set triggers, fore stock shows pommel wear; the butt stock shows beautiful graining with some scattered wear and mars from carry and storage; top tang is slightly raised at endbut can be easily corrected; very good bore, crisp action, very good markings including an upside down “70” on the right flat of the barrel at the breech and an interesting period punch dot “40h” on the left flat of