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I recently took possession of this, It belonged to my great grandfather. I have handled a few real Sharps rifles before but I really dont know the first thing about this or any other.
From a bit of poking around I think this is a model 1874, probably what they call a "Business" rifle The condition is poor, Its missing the front sight blade and the wood is rough. It appears to be complete and functions (not fire, just all the moving parts jive)
Do you know where I could expect to find the serial number?
Also any way to determine the chamber short of casting some cerrometal in there? It looks like the cartridge is necked and freakin long, 3" maybe?
So what can you tell me about it? This is one of three rifles that I got that belonged to my great grandfather. He had another Sharps that is in much better condition that I should get soon. The story on it was it was promoted by Wild Bill Hickok, It has a brass plate set in the stock that says something about it Bill Hickok anyway. I believe it is a 1874 as well but a longer version with the provision for the long distant sights
From a bit of poking around I think this is a model 1874, probably what they call a "Business" rifle The condition is poor, Its missing the front sight blade and the wood is rough. It appears to be complete and functions (not fire, just all the moving parts jive)
Do you know where I could expect to find the serial number?
Also any way to determine the chamber short of casting some cerrometal in there? It looks like the cartridge is necked and freakin long, 3" maybe?
So what can you tell me about it? This is one of three rifles that I got that belonged to my great grandfather. He had another Sharps that is in much better condition that I should get soon. The story on it was it was promoted by Wild Bill Hickok, It has a brass plate set in the stock that says something about it Bill Hickok anyway. I believe it is a 1874 as well but a longer version with the provision for the long distant sights
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