MyGunValues A gun value and appraisal website created by gun people who believe in responsible gun ownership. Find the values for rifles produced by C. We have prices for the following rifles from C. Sharps Arms 1874 Bridgeport.
My father was given an old rifle that we know nothing about. We have been trying to do some research and we have found all the markings on the rifle. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me any more information about it. It has Sharps Rifle Co Hartford Conneticut on the barrel in front of the rear sight.
The rear sight has R S Lawrence Pat. Feb 15 1859 stamped. There is a serial number behind the breach that we thing says C. 54338, we can make out the C. 543 part the last 2 numbers are kind of worn.
Calibre 40 is stamped on the top of the barrel in front of the breach. And there is a stamp on the side of the reciever but is very hard to make out. I have some photos on photobucket.Thanks!!Adam. It is not a Civil War rifle or carbine, nor was it made for paper cartridges. It is a Model 1874 Sporting Rifle. They were made in.40, 44, 45 and 50 caliber.
About 6500 were made. The use of the 'C' prefix continued up to C54800, when it was dropped and the '1' added.The above is from Flayderman, to which I refer the OP for more information.There were several.40 Sharps cartridges; a chamber cast would be required to be sure which one and whether cartridges can be found or made for it.That gun appears to be in poor condition with little if any of the original finish left, but it looks intact with no broken or missing parts, so I would put a WAG of $7000+ on the value. If it can be oiled and active rust stopped without removing the patina, it could go for more.Jim.The Firearms Forum is on online community for all gun enthusiasts.
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