RARE GEORGE SCHOYEN TARGET RIFLE BUILT ON A SHARPS MODEL 1874 FRAME.

RARE GEORGE SCHOYEN TARGET RIFLE BUILT ON A SHARPS MODEL 1874 FRAME. SN 156243. Cal. 38-55. Fine target rifle by a famous maker with 27-3/4″ tapered rnd bbl, globe front sight and plugged dovetail about 6″ from the muzzle and another over the chamber area, where there was probably an old scope mount. Top of bbl is marked “GEO. C. SCHOYEN DENVER, COLO.”. The root of the bbl is fitted with a most unusual ring butted against the receiver. Ring is about 5/8″ thick and about 1-1/2″ diameter vs. the approx. 1″ diameter bbl. The lever latch has been removed from the lower tang which was common practice among target shooters of that era. Mounted with American walnut with a homemade Sharps style rounded forearm and an after market Schutzen style buttstock with checkered grip and small cheekpiece with a brass Schutzen buttplate. George Schoyen was one of the best of the old time gunsmiths operating in the Rocky Mountain West. He ran a shop in Denver and was one of the premier barrel makers of his age. He was also a very competent target shooter and regularly competed in shooting matches in the area. During his lifetime his bbls were greatly sought after by serious target shooters and were much prized in competitive shooting. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 85% strong blue with scattered fine pitting; receiver, breech block, hammer, lockplate & lever are mostly gray metal patina with some faint case colors around the hammer. Buttstock has a hairline back of the lockplate, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, frosty in the grooves showing a little wear in front of the chamber. 4-46317 JR306 (4,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	1350	$0.00	RARE GEORGE SCHOYEN TARGET RIFLE BUILT ON A SHARPS MODEL 1874 FRAME. SN 156243. Cal. 38-55. Fine target rifle by a famous maker with 27-3/4″ tapered rnd bbl, globe front sight and plugged dovetail about 6″ from the muzzle and another over the chamber area, where there was probably an old scope mount. Top of bbl is marked “GEO. C. SCHOYEN DENVER, COLO.”. The root of the bbl is fitted with a most unusual ring butted against the receiver. Ring is about 5/8″ thick and about 1-1/2″ diameter vs. the approx. 1″ diameter bbl. The lever latch has been removed from the lower tang which was common practice among target shooters of that era. Mounted with American walnut with a homemade Sharps style rounded forearm and an after market Schutzen style buttstock with checkered grip and small cheekpiece with a brass Schutzen buttplate. George Schoyen was one of the best of the old time gunsmiths operating in the Rocky Mountain West. He ran a shop in Denver and was one of the premier barrel makers of his age. He was also a very competent target shooter and regularly competed in shooting matches in the area. During his lifetime his bbls were greatly sought after by serious target shooters and were much prized in competitive shooting. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 85% strong blue with scattered fine pitting; receiver, breech block, hammer, lockplate & lever are mostly gray metal patina with some faint case colors around the hammer. Buttstock has a hairline back of the lockplate, otherwise wood is sound and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore, frosty in the grooves showing a little wear in front of the chamber. 4-46317 JR306 (4,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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