J.P. LOWER MARKED SHARPS BORCHARDT MILITARY RIFLE.

J.P. LOWER MARKED SHARPS BORCHARDT MILITARY RIFLE. SN 8897. Cal. 45-70. Standard military rifle (and one of the few sold to civilian outlets) with 32″ tapered rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and Sharps 1100 yard ladder rear sight with “OLD RELIABLE” and “BRIDGEPORT” markings on top. It has std markings on receiver. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with full length forearm and two bands with straight stock & checkered steel buttplate. Left side of buttstock has a small circular cartouche with the initials “JPL”, believed to be that of the Lower Company of Colorado. Cleaning rod is missing. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Metal retains 75-80% orig blue turning plum over chamber area with wrench marks also over chamber area and a cleaned area on right side of receiver. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with light pitting in front of chamber. 4-59533 JR27 (2,000-3,500)

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
	3032	$2,242.00	J.P. LOWER MARKED SHARPS BORCHARDT MILITARY RIFLE. SN 8897. Cal. 45-70. Standard military rifle (and one of the few sold to civilian outlets) with 32″ tapered rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and Sharps 1100 yard ladder rear sight with “OLD RELIABLE” and “BRIDGEPORT” markings on top. It has std markings on receiver. Mounted with straight grain American walnut with full length forearm and two bands with straight stock & checkered steel buttplate. Left side of buttstock has a small circular cartouche with the initials “JPL”, believed to be that of the Lower Company of Colorado. Cleaning rod is missing. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Metal retains 75-80% orig blue turning plum over chamber area with wrench marks also over chamber area and a cleaned area on right side of receiver. Wood is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of an old refinish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with light pitting in front of chamber. 4-59533 JR27 (2,000-3,500) 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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