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SHARPS/SPRINGFIELD 1870 2ND TYPE 1874 SHARPS ACTION, ONLY 300 MADE
Guns International #: 101057968 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Springfield Rifles - Military - Sharps Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 48
Total Number of Listings: 3298
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
ONE OF THE RAREST SHARPS MILITARY RIFLES IS THIS .50-70 CALIBER SHARPS/SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 2ND TYPE, BUILT ON THE TRUE 1874 SHARPS ACTION, ONLY 300 MADE AND SERIAL NUMBERED 1-300. THIS EXAMPLE IS NUMBER 1XX. Made in the very early days of cartridge breech loading rifles, Springfield actually contracted with the Sharps company in 1870-1871 to buy 300 complete 1874 actions. Springfield then added their own stocks, barrels, sights etc. to complete the rifles. They also purchased 1000 used converted percussion Civil War 1863 actions- these too were made into rifles (FIRST TYPE). All had 32 ½” barrels and had stocks secured by two barrel bands. Obviously, all of these Sharps-Springfields are extremely rare today, with the 2nd. Type especially so with so few made on the desirable factory 1874 action. I don’t know what the survival rate is for these, but it must be very small as I’ve seen very few of these in the last couple of decades! These were made as trial arms along with some made on the Remington Rolling Block action. All were shipped west and saw hard usage in the Indian Wars. The Trapdoor design eventually won out and the Sharps and Remingtons never saw further Springfield production. This is a very fine example that has never been cleaned or “helped” in any way that I can see. It is truly an “attic condition” example. All metal parts are a deep and uncleaned brown patina with some evidence of old rust that was wiped off years ago (not steel wooled or buffed)- this is mainly on the lock plate and receiver and some scattered lightly on the barrel etc. I would call it heavy freckling as opposed to deep pitting and has a fine appearance overall. Only the butt plate has serious pitting- probably stood in a rack somewhere for years- and the barrel bands show some pitting too. Matching serial number on upper tang and left side of the barrel. Receiver retains the Sharps markings on the left side. Generally excellent stock and forend with only one small, worn-in chip on top of the butt stock just ahead of the butt plate- minor. Sharp and clear ESA cartouche in the left side of the stock. Bore is MINTY BRIGHT! Tight action, correct front swivel with correct matching inletted swivel stud in butt (needs the sling loop only), typical early .50-70 Trapdoor rear sight with ladder and slide intact as well as the cleaning rod. A really rare, attractive and historical Sharps/Springfield in original condition!
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: SHARPS & SPRINGFIELD
Model: 1870 MILITARY RIFLE
Serial Number: 1XX
Caliber Info: .50-70
Condition: FINE
Barrels: 32 1/2