SHARPS MEACHUM CONVERSION HEAVY BARREL BUFFALO OR SPORTING RIFLE IN .45 2 7/8
Guns International #: 103280843 Seller's Inventory #: KD216974
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Single Shot Rifles - American

Seller's Information
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Verified Seller
Seller: Caledonia
Member Since: 3/20/07
First Name: Monty
Last Name: Whitley
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 17268
Country: United States
Phone: (717) 765-4333
Fax: (717) 765-0131
Platinum Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover, Cert Check



Description:
.45 2 7/8" caliber, 30" heavy full octagon barrel.  1874 falling block action with plain forend a checkered straight grip buttstock ending with a steel rifle buttplate.  Front sight a replacement, the rear sights missing.  Excellent mint bore with sharp rifling.  The barrel showing some blue mixing with a pleasing plum patina and smooth surfaces.  Very nice visible legend and "OLD RELIABLE" stamps on the top flat.  The receiver having mottle case colors mixing with gray.  Very fine wood with only minor handling marks and some wear to the checkering.  Overall very pleasing.  Weight  11 lbs 7 oz.  Manufactured from Civil War actions by E.C Meachum, St Louis and often purchased for use out west. Having heavy barrels in large calibers.

Price: $5,750.00

Antique: Yes