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"Factory Engraved Sharps 1853 Sporting .44 (AL4427) Guns International #: 101656374 Seller's Inventory #: AL4427 Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Single Shot Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Collectors Firearms Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc Member Since: 3/6/07 First Name: E-commerce Last Name: Department State: Texas Zip: 77063 Country: United States Phone: (832) 360-1771 Fax: (713) 781-6407 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 9281 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover Description: "Factory Engraved Sharps 1853 Sporting .44 caliber rifle. .44 Caliber 23⅝" octagon barrel with a very good deeply rifled barrel. The barrel length is unusual and if it was shortened it was done during the period of use and done very neatly. The muzzle shows as much age as any other part of the rifle. In our opinion, this is the length it left the factory. The rifle features extensive wonderful loose relief floral scroll with punch dot shaded background on the action, lock, hammer, barrel, lever, action tangs, patchbox and top of buttplate. The barrel shows proper three-line Hartford address and proper patent markings appears on the lock and action. All marking remains clear and legible with all matching numbers. The barrel bears a lovely mix of original brown finish and gray -brown patina with more gray on high edges. The action and lock are also a lovely even and smooth mix of original color case-hardened finish and smooth patina with sharp and very crisp engraving. The lower tang holds factory adjustable double set triggers which function properly. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus with nice color and just normal light handling marks. The pewter nose cap is engraved with a name that appears to be “Jerome B. Mourbelt". The spelling of the last name is somewhat difficult to decipher. It could be a variant of the name we listed. The rifle comes with a letter from Dr. R.L. Moore stating that the rifle was received into inventory on December 28, 1855 as an octagon barreled 1853 sporting rifle in .44 caliber and that it was indeed factory engraved. There is no mention of the double triggers but they are mounted in the engraved lower tang and appear original in all respects. Factory engraved Sharps are rare and this is a very honest and fine example SOLD Antique: Yes |