RARE LONG RANGE SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 157757. 40-70 Cal. Factory letter states this gun invoiced to famous long range shooter George W. Yale on July 29, 1876. It was returned December 22, 1876 by Frank Hyde at no credit. factory letter by Dr. R.L. Moore written January 14, 1973 further states “I contend that this was a company gun probably used by these men as a shooter or demonstrator. Yale and Hyde were both shooters for the Sharps Rifle Co. and both were on the winning American Centennial Rifle Team 1876. Yale was Supt of the plant in the early 1870’s and later traveled for Sharps in Europe, etc. Hyde was also a traveling agent for Sharps and was responsible for the sale of many rifles.” This gun was also listed as a model 1874 long range #2 complete with wind-gauge and spirit level front sight and extra long Vernier sight on stock. This gun does exhibit this rarely encountered front sight with level and correction for wind and 5″ Vernier sight with matching SN to sight base. Bbl is 31-1/2″ with typical markings “OLD RELIABLE” and “SHARPS RIFLE CO BRIDGEPORT CONN”. There are no external Cal. markings but “2-4/10” is stamped on right flat at breech indicating cartridge length. The bore is bright and shiny with crisp rifling. This is a fine example of a long range Sharps sporting rifle retaining much of its orig finish and configuration. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Bbl retains strong traces of bright blue finish in protected areas around front sight and at breech with balance being a striped silver/gray with crisp bbl markings. Lock, frame,lever, baseplate and hammer are overall silver/gray with areas of case color in protected areas with crisp patent marking and SN. Long range Vernier sight retains about 60% of its bright blue finish. Stocks are sound and solid. Forestock has nice hand rubbed patina and checkering is worn where held. A pair of initials are carved on the right side of forestock. Buttstock has checkered pistol grip and fits gun well except for gap at back of tang and lock which are slightly misfit from an old glued break repair at junction of pistol grip to rest of stock at wrist. Stocks retain about 30-40% of their orig varnished finish. Hard rubber buttcap is chipped at end of pistol grip as is wood there. Mechanics are crisp and bore is crisp and bright. 4-53918 JS96 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2185a

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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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2185a	$12,650.00	RARE LONG RANGE SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 157757. 40-70 Cal. Factory letter states this gun invoiced to famous long range shooter George W. Yale on July 29, 1876. It was returned December 22, 1876 by Frank Hyde at no credit. factory letter by Dr. R.L. Moore written January 14, 1973 further states “I contend that this was a company gun probably used by these men as a shooter or demonstrator. Yale and Hyde were both shooters for the Sharps Rifle Co. and both were on the winning American Centennial Rifle Team 1876. Yale was Supt of the plant in the early 1870’s and later traveled for Sharps in Europe, etc. Hyde was also a traveling agent for Sharps and was responsible for the sale of many rifles.” This gun was also listed as a model 1874 long range #2 complete with wind-gauge and spirit level front sight and extra long Vernier sight on stock. This gun does exhibit this rarely encountered front sight with level and correction for wind and 5″ Vernier sight with matching SN to sight base. Bbl is 31-1/2″ with typical markings “OLD RELIABLE” and “SHARPS RIFLE CO BRIDGEPORT CONN”. There are no external Cal. markings but “2-4/10” is stamped on right flat at breech indicating cartridge length. The bore is bright and shiny with crisp rifling. This is a fine example of a long range Sharps sporting rifle retaining much of its orig finish and configuration. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Bbl retains strong traces of bright blue finish in protected areas around front sight and at breech with balance being a striped silver/gray with crisp bbl markings. Lock, frame,lever, baseplate and hammer are overall silver/gray with areas of case color in protected areas with crisp patent marking and SN. Long range Vernier sight retains about 60% of its bright blue finish. Stocks are sound and solid. Forestock has nice hand rubbed patina and checkering is worn where held. A pair of initials are carved on the right side of forestock. Buttstock has checkered pistol grip and fits gun well except for gap at back of tang and lock which are slightly misfit from an old glued break repair at junction of pistol grip to rest of stock at wrist. Stocks retain about 30-40% of their orig varnished finish. Hard rubber buttcap is chipped at end of pistol grip as is wood there. Mechanics are crisp and bore is crisp and bright. 4-53918 JS96 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2185a 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 LONG RANGE SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE.