SHARPS BORCHARDT MILITARY RIFLE.

SHARPS BORCHARDT MILITARY RIFLE. SN 8210. Cal. 45-70. Standard military rifle with 32″ tapered rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 1,000 yard ramp & ladder musket style rear sight with “OLD RELIABLE” and “BRIDGEPORT” markings on top and standard “BRIDGEPORT” markings on left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm and straight stock with checkered steel buttplate. There is a large “F” stamped in wood back of top tang. It has two bbl bands with sling swivels and a cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & receiver retain 95-96% strong orig blue with a few minor scratches and edge wear on receiver. Wood is sound with minor handling & use marks and a gouge near forend tip and overall retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 4-59567 JR29 (2,500-4,000)

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
	3030	$3,162.00	SHARPS BORCHARDT MILITARY RIFLE. SN 8210. Cal. 45-70. Standard military rifle with 32″ tapered rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and 1,000 yard ramp & ladder musket style rear sight with “OLD RELIABLE” and “BRIDGEPORT” markings on top and standard “BRIDGEPORT” markings on left side of receiver. Mounted with nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm and straight stock with checkered steel buttplate. There is a large “F” stamped in wood back of top tang. It has two bbl bands with sling swivels and a cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & receiver retain 95-96% strong orig blue with a few minor scratches and edge wear on receiver. Wood is sound with minor handling & use marks and a gouge near forend tip and overall retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. 4-59567 JR29 (2,500-4,000) 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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