Sharps, Old Reliable, .45 2 1/10, (.45-70 Government)
Guns International #: 100797696 Seller's Inventory #: 78882
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Single Shot

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Seller: Sprague's Sports Inc.
Company: Spragues Sports
Member Since: 2/2/12
State: Arizona
Zip: 85364
Country: United States
Phone: (800) 440-3892
Phone2: (928) 726-0022
Fax: (928) 344-4708
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Number of Active Listings: 18
Total Number of Listings: 9424
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, LayAway 30% down 60 days



Description:
Sharps, Old Reliable, .45 2 1/10, (.45-70 Government), 30" octagon bbl, barrel has a nice brown/grey patina with some pitting, has a script "Old Reliable" in an elongated octagon box along with "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN." ahead of the rear sight which is a folding ladder with graduation markings, front is a blade. The rear sight is stamped with "R.S.LAWRENCE PATENTED FEB 15th 1859". The dropping block action has a blued finish with most of the bluing intact. "CAL 45  2 1/10" is stamped on the left side of the barrel. The serial number "C,43893" is stamped behind the action and "C.SHARPS' PAT OCT 5TH 1853" is stamped on the right side behind the hammer.  "SS" is stamped on the bottom of the action and when the action is open an X can be seen stamped on the left side of the lever near the pivot point. There is also an "S" stamped on the take down lever in front of the hammer. The stock has minor blemishes with a chip (see pictures) on the top left side of the forearm (cap does not look original), and a metal butt plate.  Matching serial # on the barrel under the forend.

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Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Sharps
Model: Old Reliable
Serial Number: C43893