RARE SHARPS MODEL 1878 BORCHARDT LONG RANGE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

RARE SHARPS MODEL 1878 BORCHARDT LONG RANGE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 328. Cal. 45 2.6″ (45-100). Wonderful panel Borchardt with 34″ heavy, tapered rnd bbl with spirit level windgage globe front sight that has the spirit level broken & top of sight slightly mashed with no rear seat. Top of bbl has the “OLD RELIABLE” marking and Bridgeport address. Receiver is color case hardened with integral tang sight base in top tang that contains a 5″ vernier staff with a corresponding heel mount on top of stock. Receiver has inlaid walnut panels on each side. Mounted with nicely figured checkered English walnut with long, rnd forearm that has a horn schnable tip, matching numbered to this rifle, and pistol grip buttstock with curl grip cap with horn inlay and Sharps hard rubber buttplate. According to the book Sharps Firearms, Sellers, there were only 230 of these rifles produced in the period 1877-1880 with an orig price of $125.00. These rare long range rifles are seldom encountered today in orig configuration as they were frequently modified to suit the individual shooter. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including forearm & bbl, buttstock was not removed to check for matching numbers. Bbl retains about 98% strong, orig, factory blue with faint muzzle edge wear; receiver & breech block retain most of their orig case colors, moderately to heavily faded; wood panels are sound & retain most of their orig varnish with some wear on right panel; stock has a chip back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and a couple of small bruises and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45418 JR302 (15,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1702	$15,340.00	RARE SHARPS MODEL 1878 BORCHARDT LONG RANGE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. SN 328. Cal. 45 2.6″ (45-100). Wonderful panel Borchardt with 34″ heavy, tapered rnd bbl with spirit level windgage globe front sight that has the spirit level broken & top of sight slightly mashed with no rear seat. Top of bbl has the “OLD RELIABLE” marking and Bridgeport address. Receiver is color case hardened with integral tang sight base in top tang that contains a 5″ vernier staff with a corresponding heel mount on top of stock. Receiver has inlaid walnut panels on each side. Mounted with nicely figured checkered English walnut with long, rnd forearm that has a horn schnable tip, matching numbered to this rifle, and pistol grip buttstock with curl grip cap with horn inlay and Sharps hard rubber buttplate. According to the book Sharps Firearms, Sellers, there were only 230 of these rifles produced in the period 1877-1880 with an orig price of $125.00. These rare long range rifles are seldom encountered today in orig configuration as they were frequently modified to suit the individual shooter. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including forearm & bbl, buttstock was not removed to check for matching numbers. Bbl retains about 98% strong, orig, factory blue with faint muzzle edge wear; receiver & breech block retain most of their orig case colors, moderately to heavily faded; wood panels are sound & retain most of their orig varnish with some wear on right panel; stock has a chip back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and a couple of small bruises and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45418 JR302 (15,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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