RARE LIGHTWEIGHT SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 155055. 40-70 Cal. Factory letter states this gun was shipped October 29, 1875 to W.H. Bernard in Wilmington, NC. Noted in records as oct sporting rifle, 40 Cal. 70 grains/ 2-1/4″ standard shell, dbl set triggers, globe and peep sights; list price was $47.00. On April 5th, 1877 the factory added mid range sights and also adjusted them. It weighs 9-1/2 lbs. This gun conforms to other model 1874 rifles. This particular gun has 30″ oct bbl address on bbl reads “SHARPS RIFLE CO HARTFORD CONN” and at rear of bbl on top flat “CALIBRE 40” with a “70” found on lower flat on right side. 10″ forestock is retained with 2-screws and a pewter nosecap. Rifle is mounted with 2-blade adjustable rear sight that has Sharps patent markings applied. There is also a 5″ Vernier tang sight that is SNed at base “155055” to match other SNs found on frame and bbl. This gun is an honest survivor that appears to have seen use in the field though well cared for. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall with traces of finish in protected areas under forestock. Metal is gray/white overall with areas of old cleaning and pitting. Stocks are well fit and retain much of their revarnish finish with hand worn patina. There appears to be a crack repair at wrist on left side between escutcheon screw and baseplate. Rear tang sight retains orig blue finish and is better than rest of gun being a possible replacement though base is SNed to match rest of gun (tag on gun states sight was added in 1877). Mechanically gun functions with discernible rifling in bore. 4-53917 JS77 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2184c

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2184c	$5,750.00	RARE LIGHTWEIGHT SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 155055. 40-70 Cal. Factory letter states this gun was shipped October 29, 1875 to W.H. Bernard in Wilmington, NC. Noted in records as oct sporting rifle, 40 Cal. 70 grains/ 2-1/4″ standard shell, dbl set triggers, globe and peep sights; list price was $47.00. On April 5th, 1877 the factory added mid range sights and also adjusted them. It weighs 9-1/2 lbs. This gun conforms to other model 1874 rifles. This particular gun has 30″ oct bbl address on bbl reads “SHARPS RIFLE CO HARTFORD CONN” and at rear of bbl on top flat “CALIBRE 40” with a “70” found on lower flat on right side. 10″ forestock is retained with 2-screws and a pewter nosecap. Rifle is mounted with 2-blade adjustable rear sight that has Sharps patent markings applied. There is also a 5″ Vernier tang sight that is SNed at base “155055” to match other SNs found on frame and bbl. This gun is an honest survivor that appears to have seen use in the field though well cared for. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall with traces of finish in protected areas under forestock. Metal is gray/white overall with areas of old cleaning and pitting. Stocks are well fit and retain much of their revarnish finish with hand worn patina. There appears to be a crack repair at wrist on left side between escutcheon screw and baseplate. Rear tang sight retains orig blue finish and is better than rest of gun being a possible replacement though base is SNed to match rest of gun (tag on gun states sight was added in 1877). Mechanically gun functions with discernible rifling in bore. 4-53917 JS77 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2184c Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE LIGHTWEIGHT SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE.