Guns International #: 103089137
Seller's Inventory #: MR1712
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Guns International #: 103089137
Category - Sharps Rifles - Antique
- Antique Rifles - Single Shot
FANTASTIC SHARPS 1874 No. 1 CREEDMOOR SINGLE SHOT RIFLE CHAMBERED IN 44-90 Bottleneck
Description: 34 inch tapered octagon barrel measures 13/16 inch across flats at muzzle, and retains over 95% blue showing faint edge wear & small marks. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny with strong rifling. Sights include a wind gauge globe front, a serial number matching long range Vernier tang sight along with a second sight base mounted at rear of comb for Creedmoor/back position shooting. The color case hardened action shows about 70% lightly faded finish, and features a checkered plain trigger. The walnut pistol grip buttstock and schnable tipped forearm feature wraparound checkering with additional coverage on the schnable end and heal of the pistol grip. Fitted with a checkered steel buttplate, the stocks have good finish showing very light wear with minimal handling marks. Includes several letters of correspondence including those w/ RL Moore & Dr. Richard J. Lebowskie between 1974 & 2003 that confirm the features of this rifle. Also included are documentations of comparable past sales. A rare gun in fine condition overall! Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google. Antique: Yes Price: $72,500.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103089137
Seller's Inventory #: MR1712
Guns International #: 103089137
Seller's Inventory #: MR1712