Description IAB Marcheno Sharps Old Reliable chambered in .45-70 Government with a single shot capacity and a 28.5″ octagonal barrel. Manufactured in Italy and imported by Sile NY, marked on the side of the barrel. Blued barrel, falling block, lever, and trigger. Case colored frame, hammer, and butt plate. Adjustable rear flip up sight and fixed beaded front blade. Tang mounted Sharps Arms Co. folding sight. Checkered wood forend and straight grip stock. U.S. Sharps patent marks on either side of the frame. U.S. Sharps Meriden Connecticut address on the top of the barrel. Must ship to a FFL holder. Condition: Very good with light scratches and general wear from handling. Some small speckling of metal oxidation. The finish on the lever, trigger, and other small parts have plumed. Light scratches and wear on the wood. Some finish chipping in-between the butt plate and stock. The screws for the tang sight are a bit buggered. Bright and clean bore with strong rifling. Barrel Length: 28.5″ Serial: 29009 Manufacturer: IAB Caliber: .45-70 Government Model: Sharps Old Reliable Book# 06534