October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
An extremely fine reproduction of the famous and extremely rare Sharps Model 1877 rifle as made by the Axtell Rifle Company, Sheridan, Montana, circa 1996. Blued 30" octagon barrel in .45 2 - 1/10 (.45-70), and marked on barrel flat "AXTELL RIFLE CO - Model 1877 / Sheridan, Montana- Cal 2 1/10" with windage front sight, no rear sight, and vernier peep tang sight. Case-hardened Model 1877 action with double set triggers. Checkered walnut stock with case-hardened shotgun-style buttplate and removable checkered walnut pistol grip with blued steel cap. Diamond pattern checkered matching schnabel walnut forearm. CONDITION: Overall excellent; gun appears to be possibly unfired with light handling marks. Good bore with good mechanics.
Caliber/Bore
.45-70 (.45 2 - 1/10)