Antique Gun 2796. 1853 Sharps Sporting Rifle.

#1124X; caliber .52. In excellent overall condition. Iron mounted; 26" barrel, heavier weight than normal, retains excellent, near-mint bore and 85-90% original brown finish. Set triggers. Well marked; mechanically excellent. Buttstock is excellent, with 75% original varnish. Forearm is cracked and artfully repaired from the inside. Lacks only the ladder for rear sight. .52 is rare for early Sharps rifles; a pre-war, buffalo caliber rifle. Only 5500

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