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Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle, #160004, .45 cal., 30'' blue octagon barrel, case hardened frame and lever, double set trigger, ivory bead front sight, factory checkered steel buttplate, with walnut stock and forend. Top of barrel marked ''Old Reliable/Sharps Rifle Co. Bridgeport, Conn.'' Condition is very good to fine retaining approx. 85% thinning and lightly toning blue. Frame, lever and hammer with mild silvering, speckling, and case-colored hues in protected areas. Upper tang with old tang sight screws in place. Stock with moderate marks and losses, the largest of which is approx. 4'' from butt near top of comb. Eyelet has been added for sling swivel to bottom edge 3-1/2'' forward of toe of buttplate. Rear sight may be a correct type later replacement. Action remains crisp, bore is near excellent. Est.: $3,000-$5,000. (Antique)