RARE SHARPS MODEL 1877 LONG RANGE NO. 1 TARGET RIFLE.

Revised: 3/3/2008

(Additional Information) Please Note:Sharps rifle is a true “English model” with the original small lever. Shipped to a man in West Virginia. Probably less than five of these rare guns known.

RARE SHARPS MODEL 1877 LONG RANGE NO. 1 TARGET RIFLE. SN 161720. Cal. 45-70. Rare Model 1877 Sharps, only about 100 total long range rifles made in period January 1877-March 1879 of which only 46 were No. 1’s. Often referred to as the “English Model” made for the long range & Creedmore shooters with a lighter more slim action which allowed for a heavier bbl and still be at 10 lbs. or less to qualify for international matches. This fine rifle has a 34″ tapered rnd bbl with Rigby style flat over chamber area. It has windgage spirit level front sight, no provision for a rear bbl sight and tang is mounted with a mid-range vernier sight. There is an integral sight base on heel of stock in buttplate tang. Bbl has the “OLD RELIABLE” and Bridgeport markings and is matching numbered on bottom. It also has the number “074401982”, hand stamped on bottom under forearm. Mounted with very nicely figured English walnut with checkered, black tipped rnd forearm secured with a sgl wedge and a pistol grip stock with hard rubber cap and a smooth steel buttplate with stepped tang. Reference Sharps Firearms, Sellers. PROVENANCE: Kiser Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains a blue/brown patina with fine rust pitting over the surface with strong blue in sheltered areas. Receiver retains about 25% case colors in the most sheltered areas being mostly a mottled silver/gray patina. Lockplate & hammer retain 25-35% case colors in sheltered areas. Lever & bottom tang retain strong case colors in sheltered areas. Forearm has a hairline on each side of tip, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-33681 JR178 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1034	$24,150.00	Revised: 3/3/2008 (Additional Information) Please Note:Sharps rifle is a true “English model” with the original small lever. Shipped to a man in West Virginia. Probably less than five of these rare guns known. RARE SHARPS MODEL 1877 LONG RANGE NO. 1 TARGET RIFLE. SN 161720. Cal. 45-70. Rare Model 1877 Sharps, only about 100 total long range rifles made in period January 1877-March 1879 of which only 46 were No. 1’s. Often referred to as the “English Model” made for the long range & Creedmore shooters with a lighter more slim action which allowed for a heavier bbl and still be at 10 lbs. or less to qualify for international matches. This fine rifle has a 34″ tapered rnd bbl with Rigby style flat over chamber area. It has windgage spirit level front sight, no provision for a rear bbl sight and tang is mounted with a mid-range vernier sight. There is an integral sight base on heel of stock in buttplate tang. Bbl has the “OLD RELIABLE” and Bridgeport markings and is matching numbered on bottom. It also has the number “074401982”, hand stamped on bottom under forearm. Mounted with very nicely figured English walnut with checkered, black tipped rnd forearm secured with a sgl wedge and a pistol grip stock with hard rubber cap and a smooth steel buttplate with stepped tang. Reference Sharps Firearms, Sellers. PROVENANCE: Kiser Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains a blue/brown patina with fine rust pitting over the surface with strong blue in sheltered areas. Receiver retains about 25% case colors in the most sheltered areas being mostly a mottled silver/gray patina. Lockplate & hammer retain 25-35% case colors in sheltered areas. Lever & bottom tang retain strong case colors in sheltered areas. Forearm has a hairline on each side of tip, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-33681 JR178 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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