Bidspirit auction | Model 1874 Sharps Buffalo Rifle

Model 1874 Sharps Buffalo Rifle 45-70 - Sharps buffalo percussion rifle Model 1874 in .45-75 caliber, converted carbine frame. Italian made barrel measures approx. 28” and is marked ”U.S. Sharps' Rifle Co.Meriden Conn Cal. 45/70 U.S. Gov. Sile New York, N.Y. IAB Marcheno Made in Italy.”Sideplate is marked ”C. Sharps' Pat Oct 5th 1852”. Overall length approx. 45”. TAGS: Hunting, Frontier, Bill Cody, Scout, Great Sioux War, Civil War, Sporting, Sporter, Sport Shooting, black powder. Light appropriate wear, clean bore with visibe rifling. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.