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M1870 SHARPS TRIAL RIFLE – TYPE 1:
Manufactured for the US Army Trials of 1871 in .50
Government caliber. Featuring the musket furniture,
including the “US” marked butt plate, and the M1870
Rifle sight common to these Trial Rifles, it is believed
there were approximately 700 of this model produced.
This M1870 Sharps is in very good condition, with a
smooth, bright barrel; a bright, clean bore, a properly
darkened rear sight, correct cleaning rod, a sharp,
legible “ESA” cartouche; a “box L” stamped in the stock
below the trigger guard tang; and clean, bright bands,
butt plate and screws. The stock is a very attractive
red walnut color, with a minimum of handling marks and
no damage. The receiver is clean and smooth, with the
proper Sharps Patent information stamp on the left
side. The lock is likewise smooth with both the Sharps
and Lawrence Patent stamps present and legible. The
lock, receiver and lever all show the dark case
coloring. The breech and lock mechanisms are crisp and
function smoothly. A very nice, gently handled rifle.
$4200
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