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*Shiloh Sharps in .40-65 with Vernier Sight
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000
Sold
$1,600
Live Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Location
Cincinnati
Description

*Shiloh Sharps in .40-65 with Vernier Sight

.40-65. 30" barrel length. SN: 8633. Blued metal finish with case colored frame and small parts mounting octagonal barrel, staight wrist walnut stock, Schnabel forend, and mounting Vernier rear peep and front tunnel sights. Single-shot falling block rifle with double set triggers and mounting a checkered black synthetic shotgun style butt. Left frame is struck SHILOH RIFLE MFG. CO./BIG TIMBER, MONTANA with the breech of the barrel displaying caliber marking .40-65. Marked below handguard with the initials JM BB 04, and a matching serial number. Consignor relates that he received this rifle from gunsmith Douglas Filbrandt, who previously used it in competition shooting.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Very Good. Bore is Very Bright with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some thinning to the case colors on the lever, loading ramp, and to friction surfaces. Barrel displays scattered light scratches with some thin spots on the edges. Wood furniture exhibits a pattern of light dents and mars on the comb and toe with some tape discolorations to right butt, and further light dents to forend. Some dust to the seams with spot of oxidation at the lower seam of the left windage knob on Vernier sight. Action is functional. Some slight wiggle to forend.
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