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Lot 16057:
Sharps 1874 .45/70
Sharps rifles are a series of large-bore, single-shot, falling-block, breech-loading rifles, beginning with a design by Christian Sharps in 1848 and ceasing production in 1881. They were renowned for long-range accuracy. By 1874, the rifle was available in a variety of calibers, and it was one of the few designs to be successfully adapted to metallic cartridge use. The Sharps rifles became icons of the American Old West with their appearances in many Western-genre films and books. Perhaps as a result, several rifle companies offer reproductions of the Sharps rifle. This Sharps is chambered in 45-70 and features a 32” octagon barrel. The firearm is in excellent condition, showing normal signs of use and wear. Please see photos.
Condition: Excellent
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