SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE.

SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 156102, all matching. Cal. .40-90 bottleneck, 34″ oct. bbl. The factory letter shows that it was shipped twice in 1876, the last time to Sharps dealer B. Kittredge. Bbl length listed in the latter sale was incorrect indicating that this serial number was used, probably twice, as stated in the R.L. Moore letter accompanying this rifle. CONDITION: Blue-gray patina over all. Rear sight has been replaced at least twice, currently with a 3-leaf fixed sight. Buttstock has been replaced with one from a carbine. Sling ring base is present but the bar has been ground off. Forearm is heavily worn. Action is good. 4-47094 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2002

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
	1421	$3,795.00	SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 156102, all matching. Cal. .40-90 bottleneck, 34″ oct. bbl. The factory letter shows that it was shipped twice in 1876, the last time to Sharps dealer B. Kittredge. Bbl length listed in the latter sale was incorrect indicating that this serial number was used, probably twice, as stated in the R.L. Moore letter accompanying this rifle. CONDITION: Blue-gray patina over all. Rear sight has been replaced at least twice, currently with a 3-leaf fixed sight. Buttstock has been replaced with one from a carbine. Sling ring base is present but the bar has been ground off. Forearm is heavily worn. Action is good. 4-47094 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2002 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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