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ORIGINAL WESTERN SHIPPED SHARPS 1874 BRIDGEPORT MANUFACTURE OCT. SPORTING RIFLE WITH LETTER, #161XXX SHIPPED 1878
Guns International #: 102281048 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Single Shot
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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: 42
Total Number of Listings: 3304
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
ORIGINAL WESTERN SHIPPED SHARPS 1874 BRIDGEPORT MANUFACTURE OCTAGON SPORTING RIFLE WITH LETTER, #161XXX, SHIPPED 1878. Very fine condition example in .40-70 caliber (.40 2 1/4") that is listed in the factory ledgers and described in the factory letter as: ".40 Caliber, case length not specified, with a 30" octagon barrel, double triggers, open sights and oil finished stocks. The weight was given as 9 & 3/4 pounds. The Price was $42 less 20 + 10%. It was invoiced at the Bridgeport factory on March 27, 1878 to N. Curry & Bro., gun and sporting goods dealers of San Francisco, California." (Actually weighs about 10 1/4 lbs on my postal scale). The top of the barrel ahead of the receiver is stamped CALIBRE 40 and the right barrel flat is stamped in tiny numerals 2 1/4 indicating the .40-70 BN chambering. The barrel retains about all the blue with the correct Lawrence ladder rear sight and excellent Sharps markings including the iconic "OLD RELIABLE" stamping. The receiver is an uncleaned mottled gray/brown with fine markings. and has two very small extra holes with filler screws in the upper tang for a tang sight. The bore is excellent and the double set triggers function properly. The stock is the correct shotgun style typical of Bridgeport manufactured rifles and is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. The forend is also excellent with barely a sliver out near the schnable tip on the right side. The barrel number matches the receiver number. There is a very small line stamping "J A C" (does not appear stamped with individual letter stamps) on the barrel top behind the rear sight, on the lock plate and on the left side of the receiver- meaning unknown, but appears a small professional stamping. The factory letter goes on to state that this rifle was one of a number or rifles and loading implements ordered by Curry etc. This is a really fine condition California shipped 1874 Sharps.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: SHARPS
Model: 1874 SPORTER
Serial Number: 161XXX
Barrel Length: 30" OCT.
Condition: FINE+
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT