VERY RARE 2ND TYPE SPRINGFIELD SHARPS MILITARY RIFLE.

VERY RARE 2ND TYPE SPRINGFIELD SHARPS MILITARY RIFLE. SN 26. Cal. 50-70. Usual configuration with 35″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 900 yd ladder rear sight. Receiver is early Model 1874 style without provision for pellet priming system. Receiver has Sharps Patent markings on left side. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut with full length forend secured with two spring keepers & bands with steel forend tip and slotted head ramrod. Buttstock has straight grip with smooth steel musket buttplate. Upper band & buttstock have sling loops and left side of wrist has a clear, upside down, “ESA” (Erskine S. Allin) cartouche. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 300 of these rare rifles were produced at Springfield Armory. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains strong orig “in the white” metal finish with the bands slightly patinated. Receiver & lockplate retain strong case colors in sheltered areas with balance turned silver. Hammer also retains case colors in sheltered areas with the lever turned silver. Forend has a small chip and a hairline at the receiver, otherwise wood is sound with a couple of minor grain checks and scattered nicks & scratches and retains a light hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore with a partial ring 8″-10″ in front of receiver. 4-40178 JR373 (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2495	$0.00	VERY RARE 2ND TYPE SPRINGFIELD SHARPS MILITARY RIFLE. SN 26. Cal. 50-70. Usual configuration with 35″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 900 yd ladder rear sight. Receiver is early Model 1874 style without provision for pellet priming system. Receiver has Sharps Patent markings on left side. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut with full length forend secured with two spring keepers & bands with steel forend tip and slotted head ramrod. Buttstock has straight grip with smooth steel musket buttplate. Upper band & buttstock have sling loops and left side of wrist has a clear, upside down, “ESA” (Erskine S. Allin) cartouche. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 300 of these rare rifles were produced at Springfield Armory. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains strong orig “in the white” metal finish with the bands slightly patinated. Receiver & lockplate retain strong case colors in sheltered areas with balance turned silver. Hammer also retains case colors in sheltered areas with the lever turned silver. Forend has a small chip and a hairline at the receiver, otherwise wood is sound with a couple of minor grain checks and scattered nicks & scratches and retains a light hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore with a partial ring 8″-10″ in front of receiver. 4-40178 JR373 (4,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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