SHAPRS BORCHARDT MILITARY RIFLE.

SHAPRS BORCHARDT MILITARY RIFLE. SN 18697. Cal. 45-70. Standard military rifle with 32″ tapered rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and musket style ramp & ladder rear sight. It has “OLD RELIABLE” and “BRIDGEPORT” markings on the top and std “BRIDGEPORT” markings on receiver. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm and straight stock with checkered steel buttplate. It has two bands with sling swivels and cleaning rod. Left side receiver has number “88” stamped with a sharp tool. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: About good. Traces of orig blue remain on bbl & receiver with balance a mottled silver/brown patina. Stock has a crack on each side by top tang and a hairline back of top tang and forearm has a crack on bottom at receiver. There are numerous nicks & scratches with a gouge on forearm and overall retains a worn dark patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-59674 JR28 (1,000-2,000)

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
	3031	$1,380.00	SHAPRS BORCHARDT MILITARY RIFLE. SN 18697. Cal. 45-70. Standard military rifle with 32″ tapered rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug and musket style ramp & ladder rear sight. It has “OLD RELIABLE” and “BRIDGEPORT” markings on the top and std “BRIDGEPORT” markings on receiver. Mounted with straight grain, uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm and straight stock with checkered steel buttplate. It has two bands with sling swivels and cleaning rod. Left side receiver has number “88” stamped with a sharp tool. PROVENANCE: Glenn Marsh Collection. CONDITION: About good. Traces of orig blue remain on bbl & receiver with balance a mottled silver/brown patina. Stock has a crack on each side by top tang and a hairline back of top tang and forearm has a crack on bottom at receiver. There are numerous nicks & scratches with a gouge on forearm and overall retains a worn dark patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-59674 JR28 (1,000-2,000) 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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