SHARPS MODEL 1874 HEAVY BARREL SPORTING RIFLE IN .40-70 CALIBER

.40-70 bottle neck caliber, 30″ full octagon barrel with standard open sights and the front blade made of ivory. Falling block action with external hammer and double set triggers. Plain forend and straight grip buttstock ending in checkered steel shotgun buttplare. Excellent bright bore. The rifle retains most of the original barrel blue and the Bridgeport address in very crisp. The receiver showing much of the original casehardened finish with excellent screws. Nice wood with only minor handling marks and most of the varnish remaining. Weight: 11 lbs 5 oz.