SHARPS MODEL 1874 SPORTING OLD RELIABLE RIFLE

SERIAL NUMBER: 41544, BARREL: 30", CALIBER: about .45 MFG: 1871-1881, Original Sharps Model 1874 Old Reliable rifle. Features full length heavy octagon barrel, long range adjustable rear sight and blade front sight, set triggers and walnut stocks. Barrel is marked on top flat "OLD RELIABLE" "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT. CONN." and "CAL. 45" on the side. Lock is marked C. Sharps Pat Oct 5th 1852". CONDITION: Very Good. Smooth metal with barrel having turned plum brown. Good legends on barrel and lock. Main spring is strong, but action will not stay cocked. Bore has good rifling and frosting. The stocks have impressions and handling marks. A nice example of this famous Sharps Rifle. ANTIQUE