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Shiloh Sharps No. 3 Sporting Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:6,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Shiloh Sharps No. 3 Sporting Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Shiloh Sharps No. 3 Single Shot Sporting Rifle, #8159, .45-70 cal., 30'' heavyweight barrel, blue and case hardened finish, walnut stock and forend, with double set triggers, standard rear and spirit level globe type sights. This is the actual rifle used by Tom Selleck in his preparation for the movie ''Quigley Down Under''. Included is a letter from Daniel Phariss stating that Mr. Selleck wanted to shoot a Sharps with live ammunition with shooters who could instruct him in the proper way to handle the rifle and in the particulars needed to make his performance in the movie authentic. Included with the rifle is this letter, several photos, as well as a copy of The Big Timber Pioneer newspaper, dated August 2-8, 1989. The movie was released October 17, 1990. Condition is excellent showing only light marks from handling. Est.: $6,000-$8,000. (Antique)