CRANSTON, R.I. — A historic Sharps Model 1874 rifle hit a bull’s-eye price of $7,963, including buyer’s premium and more than four times over high estimate, in Bruneau & Company’s summer historic arms and militaria auction on July 17. The .44 caliber rifle featured a walnut stock with three mother of pearl inlays on the right side of the butt and a walnut hand guard with a pewter nose cap. The 30-inch-long barrel was marked “Sharps Rifle Manufg. Co. Hartford, Conn” in one line, and the breech was marked “Calibre .44.” The auction consisted of antique arms and swords, sporting arms and a large selection of World War I and World War II navy and marine corps uniforms, equipment and ephemera. More highlights from this online-only sale will be discussed in a follow-on review.