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Sharps Model 1874 "Old Reliable" Single Shot Sporting Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:4,250.00 USD Estimated At:8,500.00 - 13,000.00 USD
Sharps Model 1874  Old Reliable  Single Shot Sporting Rifle
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Sharps Model 1874 "Old Reliable" Single Shot Sporting Rifle

The top barrel flat is marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN." ahead of the rear sight, and script "Old Reliable" in a rectangle with flattened corners, and "BUSINESS .40" at the breech. The matching serial number is marked on the underside of the barrel under the forearm and on the top rear of the receiver. The left side of the receiver is marked "SHARPS RIFLE CO/PAT. APR 6 1869". Dovetailed German silver blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight without graduation markings. Blue barrel, casehardened remaining parts, double set triggers and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine style buttplate. Sharps manufactured approximately 6,500 Model 1874 Sporting rifles.

Manufacture: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1874-Rifle
BBL: 28 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 40
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 160512

Very good plus. The barrel has a mix of blue and brown patina with an area of minor pitting about half way. The buttplate has a smooth mottled dark patina. The receiver shows strong original faded case colors in protected areas with a smooth mottled gray patina on the balance. The hammer and lever have a smooth mottled gray patina, darker on the lever. The wood is very good. There is a crack on the underside of the forearm from the receiver to the screw escutcheon and two minor cracks from the escutcheon forward. There is a shallow gouge which has been lightly sanded on the left side of the forearm and overall there are minor dents and dings. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.