SHARPS BORCHARDT SPORTING RIFLE.

SHARPS BORCHARDT SPORTING RIFLE. SN 15355. Cal. 45 2-1/10 (45-70). Medium to heavy weight sporting rifle with 30″ rnd bbl, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight with Lawrence ladder rear sight with a replacement screw. Bbl has “OLD RELIABLE” and “BRIDGEPORT” markings with usual markings on receiver. Mounted with uncheckered schnable tipped forearm and straight stock with checkered steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue with a few minor nicks. Receiver retains most of an old professionally restored finish. Stock has a hairline on each side of wrist, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-59654 JR3 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	3029	$3,450.00	SHARPS BORCHARDT SPORTING RIFLE. SN 15355. Cal. 45 2-1/10 (45-70). Medium to heavy weight sporting rifle with 30″ rnd bbl, German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight with Lawrence ladder rear sight with a replacement screw. Bbl has “OLD RELIABLE” and “BRIDGEPORT” markings with usual markings on receiver. Mounted with uncheckered schnable tipped forearm and straight stock with checkered steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 96-98% strong orig blue with a few minor nicks. Receiver retains most of an old professionally restored finish. Stock has a hairline on each side of wrist, otherwise wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-59654 JR3 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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