Description

SPRINGFIELD SHARPS US 1870 SECOND TYPE INFANTRY TRIALS RIFLE 50-70 GOVERNMENT 35″ BARREL

Description:
SPRINGFIELD SHARPS US 1870 SECOND TYPE INFANTRY TRIALS RIFLE 50-70 GOVERNMENT 35″ BARREL NUMBER 16 OF APPROXIMATELY 300 MADE USING SHARPS SUPPLIED MODEL 1874 ACTIONS.
THESE RIFLES WERE USED IN THE U.S. MILITARY FIELD TRIALS IN THE SEARCH FOR A NEW STANDARD ISSUE BREECH LOADING RIFLE. THEY ARE IN VERY GOOD OVERALL CONDITION WITH THE ORGINAL COLOR CASE HARDENING SLIGHTLY FADED SOME GRAY PATINE OVERALL AND SOME MILD WEAR. THEY ARE MECHANICALLY EXCELLENT.

Price: $7,999.00

Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government
Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Model: 1870 SHARPS
Serial Number: 16
Barrel Length: 35
Bore Info: EXCELLENT
Condition: EXCELLENT
Metal Condition: EXCELLENT
Wood Condition: EXCELLENT
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT
Action: SINGLE SHOT
Triggers: SINGLE
Stock: WALNUT
Finish: COLOR CASE HARDENED AND BLUED
Sights: STANDARD FACTORY SIGHTS
Manufacture Date: 1874