^Lot 3512 SHARPS MODEL 1874 HEAVY SINGLE SHOT SPORTING

RIFLE. Cal. 44. S#. C,53269. Bbl. 30" octagon measuring 1 1/16" across flats at the muzzle. having a Hartford address and Hartford collar. Dovetail mounted front sight has a replacement blade. Lawrence Patent rear sight, right side of rear blade is chipped. Single trigger. Top tang has remaining attachment screws for a tang sight. Blue & case colored finish. Pewter tipped forend and straight grip walnut stock with steel rifle buttplate. Weight 11 lbs. 14.6 oz. CONDITION: metal finish has largely faded to gray with a series of dents along the edge of the top bbl. flat. Unsanded stocks have added finish over scratches, dents & marks. Sound action. The bore retains good rifling with spots of pitting. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection. (01-27759/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.