SHARPS BORCHARDT MODEL 1878 SPORTING RIFLE.

SHARPS BORCHARDT MODEL 1878 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 6636. Cal. 40-65. Scarce rifle with only 750 reportedly made in period Oct. 1877 – Oct. 1881. Reference: Sharps Firearms, Sellers. This rifle has a 26″ rnd bbl with standard front sight and Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight. Top of bbl has the “OLD RELIABLE” and Bridgeport markings. The caliber marking is just in front of receiver ring. Receiver has usual markings on left side. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with schnable tip forearm and straight stock with checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a thin blue/gray patina with strong blue in very sheltered areas. There are a couple of spots of light pitting about mid-point. Receiver retains 70-75% orig blue, turning brown over the top and thin on bottom. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling & use marks with forearm retaining about 60% orig varnish and buttstock about 90%. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with fine orange peel effect just in front of chamber. 4-32167 JR303 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1037	$5,750.00	SHARPS BORCHARDT MODEL 1878 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 6636. Cal. 40-65. Scarce rifle with only 750 reportedly made in period Oct. 1877 – Oct. 1881. Reference: Sharps Firearms, Sellers. This rifle has a 26″ rnd bbl with standard front sight and Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight. Top of bbl has the “OLD RELIABLE” and Bridgeport markings. The caliber marking is just in front of receiver ring. Receiver has usual markings on left side. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with schnable tip forearm and straight stock with checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains a thin blue/gray patina with strong blue in very sheltered areas. There are a couple of spots of light pitting about mid-point. Receiver retains 70-75% orig blue, turning brown over the top and thin on bottom. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with normal handling & use marks with forearm retaining about 60% orig varnish and buttstock about 90%. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with fine orange peel effect just in front of chamber. 4-32167 JR303 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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