SHARPS 1878 SPORTING RIFLE

Sharps Model 1878 Mid-Range rifle with second barrel, the original not installed 30" round barrel, 40 caliber marked "Old Reliable, Sharps Rifle Co., Bridgeport Conn," with the serial number matching the serial number on the rifle's receiver, the installed heavy round target barrel, .38-55 caliber, marked "Old Reliable, Sharps Rifle Co., Bridgeport, Conn," having an adjustable hooded front sight with bubble glass level and rear scope blocks, the colorful case hardened receiver with rear tang, mounted adjustable Vernier peep sight marked "Pat. Nov. 1877," double set trigger marked under the loading leaver with serial number and "Pat.Dec.1876," fancy pistol grip checkered figured wood stock, buttplate with sharps logo, SN 20XXX Start Price: $1,500.00
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