SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE.

SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE. SN C52996. Cal. 44-77. Fine Hartford Sharps with 30″ medium weight oct bbl with 2-line Hartford & caliber markings on top flat. Bottom of bbl under forearm has serial number “C53009”, which is lined out, and serial number “52996” is hand stamped in smaller letters, probably indicating a factory replacement bbl. It has orig German silver blade front sight and Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight with a friction adjustable tang sight. It has dbl set triggers. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with pewter tipped rnd forearm & straight stock with smooth steel buttplate. Weight: 11 lbs. 11.84 oz. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 50% thin blue with balance a light blue/brown patina. Receiver & lockplate retain traces of case colors with balance faded to silver & gray. Forearm has a crack at rear edge on bottom and shows heavy saddle bow wear and retains a hand worn patina. Stock is sound with nicks & dings and shows moderate to heavy wear with a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-59668 JR39 (5,000-8,000)

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
	3072	$8,050.00	SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE. SN C52996. Cal. 44-77. Fine Hartford Sharps with 30″ medium weight oct bbl with 2-line Hartford & caliber markings on top flat. Bottom of bbl under forearm has serial number “C53009”, which is lined out, and serial number “52996” is hand stamped in smaller letters, probably indicating a factory replacement bbl. It has orig German silver blade front sight and Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight with a friction adjustable tang sight. It has dbl set triggers. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with pewter tipped rnd forearm & straight stock with smooth steel buttplate. Weight: 11 lbs. 11.84 oz. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 50% thin blue with balance a light blue/brown patina. Receiver & lockplate retain traces of case colors with balance faded to silver & gray. Forearm has a crack at rear edge on bottom and shows heavy saddle bow wear and retains a hand worn patina. Stock is sound with nicks & dings and shows moderate to heavy wear with a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-59668 JR39 (5,000-8,000) 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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