z Sold Price Reduced Gemmer Sharps .45-70

Model: Gemmer Sharps
Serial Number: 912
Year of Manufacture: Ca. XXXX
Caliber: 45-70
Action Type: single shot falling block
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “Made in Italy By Palmetto .45-70". On the upper tang serial number 912 and on the breech block 912.
Barrel Length: 28 inches
Sights / Optics: Buckhorn rear site and silver blade front site.
Stock Configuration & Condition:  One nick on the cheek piece otherwise near perfect.
Type of Finish: Browned lock and barrel
Finish Originality: yes
Bore Condition: mint
Overall Condition:  As new
Mechanics:As new
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Very hard to fine reproduction

Palmetto 1874 Sharps "Gemmer" .45-70 A variation of the Sharps falling block rifle with the addition of some "Hawken" type parts. The stock features a small cheek piece and crescent buttplate, the forend has a silver cap, and wedges hold the forend to the barrel. The heavy octagonal barrel measures 28" in length and is fitted with a "Rocky Mountain" front blade and a "Buck Horn" rear sight. Fitted with Double Set Triggers. Condition is virtually brand new. It does not appear that this rifle has seen any use. The brown on the frame, hammer and lever are 100%. Likewise, the barrel brown rates 100% without wear.  The mechanics appear to be in 100% perfect condition and the bore is mirror bright. Overall length is about 46 inches and  weighs in at a solid 11.8 pounds. Made in Italy. A beautiful rifle that ought to make a great long-distance shooter. No longer being manufactured.

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