Mike Barrett 1/2 Scale 1874 Sharps Sporting Rifle Engraved By Roger Sampson, Checkered By James Corpe

This is a 1/2 scale Sharps 1874 sporting rifle by master miniature maker Mike Barrett of Minnesota.  22 3/16″ long overall with a 14″ half octagon half round rifled barrel of .22 caliber.  The steel parts are finished in the white.  Extensively and expertly engraved by Roger Sampson.  One gold band inlaid into the breech of the barrel.  The left side of the receiver with a  scene of a bison in a meadow.  The right side of the receiver engraved with a scene of a giant elk with record book horns!  The top flat of the barrel engraved “Old Reliable” in an oval, then “SHARPS RIFLE CO BRIDGEPORT CONN”.  Long range elevation adjustable rear tang sight, no rear barrel sight, (and no dovetail for one), sporting front sight with a brass blade. Typical Sharps dropping block action with under lever. Functional extractor.  The hammer has both half & full cock.  Beautiful nicely figured walnut stock and forearm with satin oil finish checkered by James Corpe.  Fully functional but non-firing.  A beautiful piece and a miniature of a rifle that is very seldom seen.  Near mint condition with just a couple pinprick dings on the barrel, (see photos).  Should disappear with final polish & blue if you so decide.  Stock # CK-48.  Price:  $7,500.00.