SHARPS MODEL 1853 SPORTING RIFLE

Description:
46 Caliber. 11,XXX serial number range. 26 inch octagon barrel. Only approximately 1,100 1853 sporting rifles were made in this configuration. Overall gun is in exc cond with a considerable amount of orig blue remaining on the barrel starting to turn a plummish brown coloration. Receiver has turned mostly dark but still has traces of case colors remaining. Exc bore. Original sights. Original wood has a few minor dings but retains most of its original varnish. Complete with iron patchbox, a pewter forend cap and double set triggers. All matching numbers. Exc and all orig throughout.

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Antique: Yes

Price: $8,500.00