FINE SHARPS SPORTING RIFLE.

FINE SHARPS SPORTING RIFLE. SN 17280. Cal. 45 2-1/10 (45-70). Wonderful early target rifle with 30″ heavy rnd bbl, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight and Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight. Bbl has usual “OLD RELIABLE & “BRIDGEPORT” markings and is drilled & tapped for scope blocks which contain a Unertl small tube 8X target scope which has a yellow eye piece and is missing the front dust cover. Receiver has usual markings. Mounted with uncheckered, custom, schnable tipped forearm and pistol grip stock with sweeping cheekpiece and checkered steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue and the receiver most of its orig faded case colors. Wood is sound and retains virtually all of its custom finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some very minor orange peel roughness just in front of chamber. Optics are crisp & clear. 4-59653 JR5 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	3025	$2,875.00	FINE SHARPS SPORTING RIFLE. SN 17280. Cal. 45 2-1/10 (45-70). Wonderful early target rifle with 30″ heavy rnd bbl, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight and Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight. Bbl has usual “OLD RELIABLE & “BRIDGEPORT” markings and is drilled & tapped for scope blocks which contain a Unertl small tube 8X target scope which has a yellow eye piece and is missing the front dust cover. Receiver has usual markings. Mounted with uncheckered, custom, schnable tipped forearm and pistol grip stock with sweeping cheekpiece and checkered steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue and the receiver most of its orig faded case colors. Wood is sound and retains virtually all of its custom finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some very minor orange peel roughness just in front of chamber. Optics are crisp & clear. 4-59653 JR5 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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