Sale 1987
| Cincinnati
| Cincinnati
Estimate$3,000 – $5,000
.40-70 Sharps Straight. 30" heavy octagonal barrel. SN: 0931. Blued and color casehardened finish, checkered highly figured walnut pistol grip stock with shotgun butt and checkered Schnabel forend. Double set triggers, fully-adjustable Vernier tang sight, dovetailed globe front sight. A really outstanding custom Sharps by Axtell, one of the finest makers to ever recreate these guns.
The Collection of Larry Ness
Excellent. Retains nearly all of the finish and shows little if any use. Crisp markings, vivid case colors, sharp wood. Mechanically functional, fine bore. Really fantastic.
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