SCARCE SHARPS BORCHARDT SHORT RANGE TARGET RIFLE.

SCARCE SHARPS BORCHARDT SHORT RANGE TARGET RIFLE. SN 19492. Cal.40 (40-45 Sharps straight). Scarce rifle with only 153 being produced in period 1878-1880. It has 26″ rnd bbl, missing front sight with a Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight and a tang sight with 2-7/8″ staff without vernier screw adjustment. Bbl is completely without markings having been refinished a long time ago, however it is serial numbered to receiver. Receiver has usual “BRIDGEPORT” markings on left side and has the filled slot for the dbl set trigger. Mounted with nicely figured checkered American walnut with semi-schnable tipped forearm and serpentine grip stock with nickeled brass crescent buttplate. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: As noted, fine. Bbl retains about all of its fine restored finish and receiver 20-30% case colors with balance turned silver. Stock has a couple of small hairlines at bottom rear edge and around screw escutcheon, otherwise wood is sound with usual handling & use marks and retains 60-70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-59651 JR30 (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
	3027	$4,600.00	SCARCE SHARPS BORCHARDT SHORT RANGE TARGET RIFLE. SN 19492. Cal.40 (40-45 Sharps straight). Scarce rifle with only 153 being produced in period 1878-1880. It has 26″ rnd bbl, missing front sight with a Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight and a tang sight with 2-7/8″ staff without vernier screw adjustment. Bbl is completely without markings having been refinished a long time ago, however it is serial numbered to receiver. Receiver has usual “BRIDGEPORT” markings on left side and has the filled slot for the dbl set trigger. Mounted with nicely figured checkered American walnut with semi-schnable tipped forearm and serpentine grip stock with nickeled brass crescent buttplate. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: As noted, fine. Bbl retains about all of its fine restored finish and receiver 20-30% case colors with balance turned silver. Stock has a couple of small hairlines at bottom rear edge and around screw escutcheon, otherwise wood is sound with usual handling & use marks and retains 60-70% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-59651 JR30 (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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