Bidspirit auction | Model 1874 Sharps Buffalo Rifle

Model 1874 Sharps Buffalo Rifle 45-70 - Sharps buffalo percussion rifle Model 1874 in .45-75 caliber, most likely a Meachum conversion. Frame #49421. Sharps aftermarket heavy octagon barrel measures approx. 29-1/2” and is marked ”Old Reliable Sharps Rifle Co. Bridgeport Conn. 45 calibre2-1/10 #46645” Sideplate is marked ”C. Sharps' Pat Oct 5th 1852”. Stock is tack decorated. Overall length approx. 45”. TAGS: Hunting, Frontier, Bill Cody, Scout, Great Sioux War, Civil War, Sporting, Sporter, carbine, Sport Shooting, black powderLight appropriate wear, clean bore with visible rifling. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.