RARE SHARPS MODEL 1874 LONG RANGE NO. 2 TARGET RIFLE.

RARE SHARPS MODEL 1874 LONG RANGE NO. 2 TARGET RIFLE. SN 156363. Cal. 45-100-2.4″. Beautiful Sharps target rifle with 34″ oct to rnd bbl, Spirit level windgage globe front sight with a slot blank in the extra rear dovetail and a vernier tang sight with 4-3/4″ staff, numbered to this rifle. Top flat has the “OLD RELIABLE” marking and “BRIDGEPORT” address. The bbl is numbered on the bottom “158176” while all other parts are numbered to the rifle except the lockplate on which no number could be found. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered American walnut with semi-schnable tipped forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered grip cap and Sharps checkered steel buttplate. Accompanied by a Sharps Armory letter fully identifying this rifle which states that it was invoiced at the Bridgeport Factory on May 3, 1876 to Dr. C.M. Carlton of 27 Broad Street, Norwich, CT and that it was equipped with a spirit level front sight. It was initially chambered for the 45-100-2.6″ cartridge but when the cartridge case length was reduced to the more popular 2.4″ case in 1877, Dr. Carlton returned it to the factory on Oct. 24, 1877 where it was fitted with a new bbl in the new chambering and was returned to him on Nov. 8, 1877. The entry for the return does not show the serial number of the new barrel “but the serial number of the barrel now on the receiver, #158176, is a blank in the index of serial numbers, indicating that a previously numbered barrel was taken from stock and fitted to the receiver of Carlton’s rifle.” The letter further states that this rifle with its mixed serial numbers “constitutes a factory-original Model 1874 Long Range Rifle No. 2”. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig factory blue with the slot blank in the extra dovetail bright blue. Receiver, lever & lockplate retain most of their orig factory case colors, moderately faded, bright & strong in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of its fine orig hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-37667 JR307 (12,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	2357D	$10,925.00	RARE SHARPS MODEL 1874 LONG RANGE NO. 2 TARGET RIFLE. SN 156363. Cal. 45-100-2.4″. Beautiful Sharps target rifle with 34″ oct to rnd bbl, Spirit level windgage globe front sight with a slot blank in the extra rear dovetail and a vernier tang sight with 4-3/4″ staff, numbered to this rifle. Top flat has the “OLD RELIABLE” marking and “BRIDGEPORT” address. The bbl is numbered on the bottom “158176” while all other parts are numbered to the rifle except the lockplate on which no number could be found. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered American walnut with semi-schnable tipped forearm and pistol grip stock with checkered grip cap and Sharps checkered steel buttplate. Accompanied by a Sharps Armory letter fully identifying this rifle which states that it was invoiced at the Bridgeport Factory on May 3, 1876 to Dr. C.M. Carlton of 27 Broad Street, Norwich, CT and that it was equipped with a spirit level front sight. It was initially chambered for the 45-100-2.6″ cartridge but when the cartridge case length was reduced to the more popular 2.4″ case in 1877, Dr. Carlton returned it to the factory on Oct. 24, 1877 where it was fitted with a new bbl in the new chambering and was returned to him on Nov. 8, 1877. The entry for the return does not show the serial number of the new barrel “but the serial number of the barrel now on the receiver, #158176, is a blank in the index of serial numbers, indicating that a previously numbered barrel was taken from stock and fitted to the receiver of Carlton’s rifle.” The letter further states that this rifle with its mixed serial numbers “constitutes a factory-original Model 1874 Long Range Rifle No. 2”. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig factory blue with the slot blank in the extra dovetail bright blue. Receiver, lever & lockplate retain most of their orig factory case colors, moderately faded, bright & strong in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of its fine orig hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-37667 JR307 (12,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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