"Sharps 1874 Business Rifle Montana Shipped (AL7068)
Guns International #: 101898651 Seller's Inventory #: AL7068
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Cartridge

Seller's Information
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Verified Seller
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: (713) 575-5814
Fax: (713) 781-6407
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 7368
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:
"Serial number 161456. Made in 1878. 45-70 caliber with a 28" barrel.  This is a nice sharp gun with a mottled dark brown patina. All markings are nice and sharp. Wood is very good as being very nicely refinished. The bore has strong rifling with some pitting. This gun was shipped to J. G. Dow of Bozeman, Montana Territory. J. G. Dow was a cashier at the Helena National Bank and was involved in the bankruptcy of Walter Cooper. These guns shipped to J. G. Dow are considered Walter Cooper guns. These guns sent to Montana and out west are considered “Buffalo Guns"



SOLD

Antique: Yes