Description IAB Marcheno made U.S. Sharps Rifle falling block in .45-70 Govt. with a single shot capacity and a 28.5″ round barrel. Top of barrel marked “US Sharps Rifle Co Meriden, Conn.” Imported by Sile Distributers Inc. in NY. Case colored metal butt plate. Checkered wood stock. Checkered wood forend. Case colored receiver and checkered hammer. Blued barrel, trigger, trigger guard, and lever. Firing pin located flip safety. Flip up rear adjustable leaf sight. Front fixed bead sight. Comes in its factory box with matching serial number. Italian proof marked with “AD” date code with 2 other proofs. Must ship to FFL holder. Condition: Very Good/Excellent with some small contact marks on the receiver. Small contact marks on muzzle. A few very minor spots of finish loss on left side receiver. Touches of oxidation on the butt plate. Very clean and bright rifled bore. Barrel Length: 28.5″ Serial: 25656 Manufacturer: IAB Year: 1978 Caliber: .45-70 Government Model: Sharps Rifle Book# 01621