Revised: 9/18/2014

Additional Information: Factory records indicate the rifle as described and shipped on July 19, 1877 to Sharps Agent Edwin S. Harris, NYC.

RARE SHARPS NO 2 LONG RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.

SN 156992. Cal. 45-100-2-6/10″. Rare rifle with heavy 32″ oct to rnd bbl, globe windgage front sight missing the aperture and keeper, no provision for rear sight with matching numbered vernier tang sight that has 5″ staff. Top flat of bbl has the “Old Reliable” cartouche and Bridgeport address. Caliber marking is on the top bbl flat over the chamber area and chamber length is marked on the right side flat. Trigger is checkered. Mounted with checkered American walnut with Schnable tip forearm and pistol grip stock with Sharps’ checkered steel buttplate. Buttstock has an added Creedmoor style heel mount. According to Sharps Firearms, Sellers, there were 229 of these rifles produced in the period 1875-1879. The 45-100 2.6″ cartridge was adopted in Dec. 1876 but replaced by the 2.4″ case in Aug. 1877. These rifles were sold primarily to international target shooters and were used to great effect, winning numerous matches. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Consignor states all parts are matching. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with only very light sharp edge wear and a couple of scattered spots of light surface spotting; receiver, lockplate & hammer retain about 70-80% faded case colors and the lever is mostly silver. Wood is sound with some light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-51313 JR25 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2185

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
	2185	$0.00	Revised: 9/18/2014 Additional Information: Factory records indicate the rifle as described and shipped on July 19, 1877 to Sharps Agent Edwin S. Harris, NYC. RARE SHARPS NO 2 LONG RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. SN 156992. Cal. 45-100-2-6/10″. Rare rifle with heavy 32″ oct to rnd bbl, globe windgage front sight missing the aperture and keeper, no provision for rear sight with matching numbered vernier tang sight that has 5″ staff. Top flat of bbl has the “Old Reliable” cartouche and Bridgeport address. Caliber marking is on the top bbl flat over the chamber area and chamber length is marked on the right side flat. Trigger is checkered. Mounted with checkered American walnut with Schnable tip forearm and pistol grip stock with Sharps’ checkered steel buttplate. Buttstock has an added Creedmoor style heel mount. According to Sharps Firearms, Sellers, there were 229 of these rifles produced in the period 1875-1879. The 45-100 2.6″ cartridge was adopted in Dec. 1876 but replaced by the 2.4″ case in Aug. 1877. These rifles were sold primarily to international target shooters and were used to great effect, winning numerous matches. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Consignor states all parts are matching. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with only very light sharp edge wear and a couple of scattered spots of light surface spotting; receiver, lockplate & hammer retain about 70-80% faded case colors and the lever is mostly silver. Wood is sound with some light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. 4-51313 JR25 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2185 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 SHARPS NO 2 LONG RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE.