HISTORIC SHARPS MODEL 1877 (ENGLISH MODEL) LONGRANGE MATCH RIFLE
Guns International #: 100565792 Seller's Inventory #: 1962330
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Caledonia
Member Since: 3/20/07
First Name: Monty
Last Name: Whitley
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 17268
Country: United States
Phone: (717) 765-4333
Fax: (717) 765-0131
Platinum Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover, Cert Check
Description:
.45-100-550 caliber, 34" round barrel, deluxe checkered forend and buttstock. Casehardened streamlined frame and hammer unique to the 1877 model. The original sight numbered to the rifle include Vernier rear with positions at the wrist and heel. The front is the factory windgauge spirit level. In stunning original condition with generous amounts of casehardening remaining on the frame and lock. The barrel with nearly all of the blue and wood is excellent.
The factory records indicate that this was an "O" rifle and built by Charles Overbaugh the factory designer of this model. It was invoiced on June 7,1877 to Mr. Frank Hyde of the Sharps Rifle Co. Mr. Hyde represented the factory at the Creedmoor Long Island range in August and shot the highest score recorded at that time with this rifle, 225 at 1000 yds. In Sept. at the international matches for 1877 he shot for the American Team placing fifth with a two day score of 3334 of a possible 3600.
This is an extremely rare and important rifle. It is accompanied by an extensive factory letter.
SOLD
Antique: Yes