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EXTREMELY RARE, HISTORICAL SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SHARPS MOD. 1870 MILITARY RIFLE, .50-70, ONLY 700 MADE
Guns International #: 101255028 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Springfield 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: 70
Total Number of Listings: 4093
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
EXTREMELY RARE AND HISTORICAL SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SHARPS MODEL 1870 MILITARY RIFLE, .50-70 CALIBER, ONLY 700 MADE. In conjunction with the Sharps Rifle Company, Springfield took altered percussion Civil War actions and fitted them with two band military stocks with cleaning rod underneath. Ordnance reports show that Springfield manufactured newly fabricated parts to complete these rifles. After completion, most were shipped to the West for trials during the Indian Wars. The locks, levers, breech blocks, trigger plates and lever catches were case colored while the barrels, sling swivels, butt plates, cleaning rods and barrel bands were left in the white with no finish applied. This is a truly superb example that has never been cleaned or polished. The receiver is mostly cloudy gray with good case colors remaining in the more protected areas with correct Sharps markings. Correct original Springfield sights and cleaning rod. All the parts listed as left “in the white” have now taken on an attractive dark gray/brown smooth patina- this shows it has never been polished bright or cleaned. There is a completely readable “E.S.A.” cartouche in an oval on the stock which is also in excellent condition with tight wood to metal fit. Matching serial number on the receiver and barrel. Bore is generally excellent and bright with only very light scattered surface roughness. Comes with military leather sling attached plus a U.S. marked angular bayonet with scabbard- scabbard a bit rough. One of the best of these I’ve seen.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: SHARPS & SPRINGFIELD
Model: 1870 MILITARY RIFLE
Serial Number: C37XXX
Caliber Info: .50-70
Condition: Excellent
Barrels: 35 1/2