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Lot 4350: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company 1878-Rifle 45/70 Govt.

Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Military Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2018

Lot 4350: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company 1878-Rifle 45/70 Govt.

Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Military Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2018

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Military Rifle

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1878-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45/70 Govt.
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 813
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 273
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Manufactured 1878-1881.

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