.30-40 Krag caliber, 32″ heavy full octagon barrel marked “NIEDNER RIFLE CORP, DOWAGIAC, MICH” on the top flat.  Sharps 1878 falling block action marked ” J. Oberlies, 32, Dayton, O.” on the upper tang.  Beautiful deluxe wood with fine checkering on both the forend and pistol grip buttstock.  Windgauge front sight, scope blocks, and a Vernier rear Short Range tang sight.  Retaining 98-99% blue, mint bore and wood.