SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE.

SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 157235. Cal. 40 (Appears to be 40-50 Bottleneck). Standard sporting rifle with 28″ medium weight oct bbl with orig front sight base and a copper replacement blade. It has Lawrence ladder rear sight, missing slide. Top flat has “OLD RELIABLE” and 1-line “BRIDGEPORT” markings in front of sight and the caliber marking to the rear. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain walnut with semi-schnable tipped forearm and straight stock with smooth steel buttplate. There is a small brass plaque on the comb and there is a small extra hole in stock back of top tang. It has dbl set triggers with adjusting screw missing. Set trigger does not function. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with metal being a dark brown patina. There is a series of heavy hammer marks over chamber area of bbl and on bottom right edge of receiver. Wood shows heavy use & wear with a few splinters missing from forend tip and a heavy gouge, otherwise wood is sound with a dark patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59681 JR41 (3,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3071	$3,162.00	SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 157235. Cal. 40 (Appears to be 40-50 Bottleneck). Standard sporting rifle with 28″ medium weight oct bbl with orig front sight base and a copper replacement blade. It has Lawrence ladder rear sight, missing slide. Top flat has “OLD RELIABLE” and 1-line “BRIDGEPORT” markings in front of sight and the caliber marking to the rear. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain walnut with semi-schnable tipped forearm and straight stock with smooth steel buttplate. There is a small brass plaque on the comb and there is a small extra hole in stock back of top tang. It has dbl set triggers with adjusting screw missing. Set trigger does not function. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. No orig finish remains with metal being a dark brown patina. There is a series of heavy hammer marks over chamber area of bbl and on bottom right edge of receiver. Wood shows heavy use & wear with a few splinters missing from forend tip and a heavy gouge, otherwise wood is sound with a dark patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-59681 JR41 (3,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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