Very Rare Documented 1874 Sharps Factory German Pattern Schuetzen Rifle

Extremely Rare Documented Model 1874 Sharps Factory “German Pattern” Schuetzen Rifle with Research, .40-50 Sharps Bottleneck, mfg. 1878. This is an extraordinary rifle in wonderful original condition.
Mechanically excellent. The action is perfectly crisp and functions flawlessly, lever and breechblock securely opens and snaps shut like new, original cartridge extractor and firing pin work properly, and double set triggers function perfectly. Excellent bore with bright sharp rifling throughout and only the very slightest frosting at the muzzle. I would rate it very close to 10 out of 10.