(M) EARLY FARMINGDALE SHILOH SHARPS LONG RANGE MODEL 1874 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN .45-70.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2024

It is universally excepted that the Shiloh Rifle Company builds what may be the finest Sharps rifles ever made. These early examples made in Farmingdale, New York are about as close to the originals that one can obtain. This No. 3 LONG RANGE features the blued full 34" octagon barrel with a globe front sight, a spirit level in rear slot, long range tang sight. Barrel legends read " Old Reliable" with Shiloh Rifle Co. and caliber .45 2 1/10 ( .45-70) The case color receiver has the Farmingdale legend on left side. The hammer and lever and are also case color. Features an oil finish pistol grip walnut stock, roll over cheek piece with matching forearm sporting a Schnabel fore-end tip. The shotgun butt features a black butt plate. Rifle also features double set triggers (working) CONDITION: Excellent. Shows as near new with very light handling marks. Bore is strong.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

34"

Caliber/Bore

.45 2 - 1/10" (.45-70)

FFL Status

Modern

Manufacturer

Shiloh Rifle Co.

Model

1874