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Reproduction Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Heavy-Barrel Buffalo Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:700.00 USD
Reproduction Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Heavy-Barrel Buffalo Rifle
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Reproduction Sharps Model 1874 Single Shot Heavy-Barrel Buffalo Rifle, #41103, .45-70 CF cal., 29" heavy (likely #3 but not marked) satin-blued octagonal barrel has a hooded Globe front sight and a vacant rear sight dovetail, marked "EMF Company Inc CA" at right, "AL .45/70 US. Gov." at left and "IAB Gardone VT.–Made in Italy–" on top flat; case hardened receiver has right side-hammer, serpentine operating lever/trigger guard that drops breechblock open for loading/auto extraction, 5" tall windage-elevation adjustable tang peep sight, double set triggers; forend of checkered oil-finished walnut, matching buttstock with curved steel buttplate. Condition is near excellent retaining 97% original finishes showing light field use, scattered minor dings/scratches to blue and buttplate, fiery case colors, sound/smooth stocks with sharp checkering and all original finish. Action is smooth, bore is brilliant with sharp rifling. Tang sight protector of fringed leather is included. Est.: $800-$1,000. (Modern)