SHARPS 1874 NEW MODEL MILITARY RIFLE

SHARPS 1874 NEW MODEL MILITARY RIFLE. SN C,L990. Cal. .50-70, 30″ rnd bbl, small square base front sight, 800 yard ladder rear sight with base marked “R.S. LAWRENCE/PATENTED/FEB 15TH 1859.” Between rear sight and first bbl band top of bbl is marked “SHARP’S RIFLE/MANUFG. CO. HARTFORD. CONN.” Behind rear sight is stamped “NEW MODEL”. Standard 74 receiver with no markings on lock plate, left side above screw is marked “C. SHARPS PAT/SEPT. 12TH 1848”. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate, inlet base with sling swivel 4″ from toe, 24″ forend with 3 retaining bands, middle with sling swivel and nose cap. “Flayderman’s Guide” identifies as being in the serial number range C50000 and approximately 1,769 made. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 80% orig blue with some areas thinning and blending with silver patina, wear at muzzle blending with silver patina and normal nicks, dings and scratches. Receiver and lock retain strong factory case colors with areas thinning and blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with normal nicks, dings and dents, a repaired splice almost the length of lower tang on right side and retains a thin coat of added finish. Forend is sound with nicks, dings and scratches, a couple minor repairs behind rear band, and retains a thin coat of added finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice, shiny 6-groove bore. 4-41156 BDT270 (3,500-5,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2496	$3,737.50	SHARPS 1874 NEW MODEL MILITARY RIFLE. SN C,L990. Cal. .50-70, 30″ rnd bbl, small square base front sight, 800 yard ladder rear sight with base marked “R.S. LAWRENCE/PATENTED/FEB 15TH 1859.” Between rear sight and first bbl band top of bbl is marked “SHARP’S RIFLE/MANUFG. CO. HARTFORD. CONN.” Behind rear sight is stamped “NEW MODEL”. Standard 74 receiver with no markings on lock plate, left side above screw is marked “C. SHARPS PAT/SEPT. 12TH 1848”. Mounted with straight grain walnut, straight grip, steel carbine buttplate, inlet base with sling swivel 4″ from toe, 24″ forend with 3 retaining bands, middle with sling swivel and nose cap. “Flayderman’s Guide” identifies as being in the serial number range C50000 and approximately 1,769 made. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 80% orig blue with some areas thinning and blending with silver patina, wear at muzzle blending with silver patina and normal nicks, dings and scratches. Receiver and lock retain strong factory case colors with areas thinning and blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with normal nicks, dings and dents, a repaired splice almost the length of lower tang on right side and retains a thin coat of added finish. Forend is sound with nicks, dings and scratches, a couple minor repairs behind rear band, and retains a thin coat of added finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice, shiny 6-groove bore. 4-41156 BDT270 (3,500-5,000) 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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