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SHARPS MODEL 1878 BORCHARDT 45-70 MILITARY RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
SHARPS MODEL 1878 BORCHARDT 45-70 MILITARY RIFLE
SERIAL NUMBER 8866 BARREL 32" CALIBER 45-70 GOV'T MANUFACTURED CIRCA 1878. Produced by Sharps and developed by Borchardt with his distinct falling block single shot action. Full length round military length barrel with post front sight and barrel mounted ladder adjustable military pattern rear sight/ Fitted with Lyman tang sight. Smooth Oil finished straight grain American walnut stocks with checkered steel butt plate and forearm retained by two barrel bands and a steel forend tip. Left side of receiver marked "BORCHARDT PATENT SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN. USA" Serial number is on underside of receiver forward of trigger. Barrel is marked with "OLD RELIABLE" in script and " SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN." CONDITION, Very fine with barrel having turned a plum color and receiver a mottled blue brown patina. The bore is brilliant bright with sharp rifling. The action operates properly. The stocks are very good and rifle retains its wiping rod. ANTIQUE