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Sharps Sporting rifle conversion by noted Western gunsmith H. Slotterbek, .45 cal., 27-1/2” octago

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Sharps Sporting rifle conversion by noted  Western gunsmith H. Slotterbek, .45 cal.,  27-1/2” octago
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Sharps Sporting rifle conversion by noted Western gunsmith H. Slotterbek, .45 cal., 27-1/2” octagon barrel, double set triggers, blue and case hardened finish, wood stocks, sling swivels, cleaning rod ferrules (woodrod missing), #C45662. This gun is in overall very good condition showing a grey patina on barrel with scattered areas of erosion and pin prick pitting, receiver has gone to silvery tone and grey patina with slighttraces of case color; overall good bore, crisp action, set trigger working at time of description; top of barrel marked “H. Slotterbek Los Angeles” with Lawrence rear adjustable ladder sight and front sight basemissing blade; the fore stock is Slotterbek customized with fancy pewter cap, barrel key with escutcheons with shield and half moon inlays on bottom area; military butt stock also has an oval engraved and pierced plaqueand the Sharps steel butt plate has been expertly modified with a small butt trap, also most likely accomplished by the Slotterbek shop; wood is overall very good and shows better-than-usual graining pattern.