SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE.

SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 156793. Cal. 45 (Appears to be 45-100). Medium weight sporting rifle with 30″ oct bbl, orig front sight with German silver blade & Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight. It has 1-line “BRIDGEPORT” marking in front of rear sight and “OLD RELIABLE” and caliber marking behind rear sight. Bottom flat, under forearm, has serial number and weight of “13 7/16″ lbs. There are also two small (++) marks. It has dbl set triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with rnd forearm numbered to this rifle which is missing a very large sliver on right side. Buttstock has a straight grip with checkered steel buttplate. There is a sling stud dovetailed into bottom flat of bbl with a corresponding stud & loop in buttstock. Accompanied by a Sharps Record letter identifying this Rifle as a Model 1874 SPorting Rifle invoiced Sept. 30, 1876 to B. Kittredge & Co. Cincinnati, OH. The caliber is listed as a 45 2-7/8″ and it is listed with 30” oct bbl, dbl triggers, open sights and oil finished stocks, weighing 11lbs, 14oz. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very good, forearm as noted. Metal retains an overall medium blue/brown patina with traces of case colors in receiver. Forearm, with its large missing sliver, also has a crack on left edge and is missing slivers near tip and shows very heavy wear. Buttstock has a few minor nicks & dings and retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong worn bore with good shine. 4-59676 JR43 (4,000-7,000)

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
	3069	$6,325.00	SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 156793. Cal. 45 (Appears to be 45-100). Medium weight sporting rifle with 30″ oct bbl, orig front sight with German silver blade & Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight. It has 1-line “BRIDGEPORT” marking in front of rear sight and “OLD RELIABLE” and caliber marking behind rear sight. Bottom flat, under forearm, has serial number and weight of “13 7/16″ lbs. There are also two small (++) marks. It has dbl set triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with rnd forearm numbered to this rifle which is missing a very large sliver on right side. Buttstock has a straight grip with checkered steel buttplate. There is a sling stud dovetailed into bottom flat of bbl with a corresponding stud & loop in buttstock. Accompanied by a Sharps Record letter identifying this Rifle as a Model 1874 SPorting Rifle invoiced Sept. 30, 1876 to B. Kittredge & Co. Cincinnati, OH. The caliber is listed as a 45 2-7/8″ and it is listed with 30” oct bbl, dbl triggers, open sights and oil finished stocks, weighing 11lbs, 14oz. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very good, forearm as noted. Metal retains an overall medium blue/brown patina with traces of case colors in receiver. Forearm, with its large missing sliver, also has a crack on left edge and is missing slivers near tip and shows very heavy wear. Buttstock has a few minor nicks & dings and retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong worn bore with good shine. 4-59676 JR43 (4,000-7,000) 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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