GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
MORRISON CUSTOM SHARPS MODEL 1874 TARGET RIFLE.SHARPS1874 CUSTOMNSN45-70Cal. 45-70. Fine custom target rifle by Bangor, Maine rifle maker, Billy Morrison utilizing a Sharps carbine action to which he has fitted a heavy 30" rnd bbl with globe front sight, no provision for a rear seat and a reproduction Vernier tang sight with 3-1/2" staff. Mounted with very highly figured, uncheckered American walnut with Sharps-style, semi-schnable forearm and pistol grip stock with cheekpiece and Sharps coarse checkered steel buttplate. Bbl is marked on left side of chamber area "MORRISON / BRADFORD, MAINE". Receiver has the carbine sling bar on left side with base in the wrist and it has dbl set triggers. This rifle would be a fine hunting or target rifle and with this catalogers knowledge of Mr. Morrison's work, should be very accurate. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall, metal and wood retain virtually all of Mr. Morrison's custom finish with bright blue on the bbl and strong cyanide type case colors on the receiver, lockplate, hammer, lever and sling bar base. Buttplate is colored to match. Trigger guard, with checkered tang is gray metal. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Shows very little use. 49508-1 JR (2,000-4,000)