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Lot 2023: Evans & Spencer Marked Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Rifle

Evans & Spencer Marked Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 11, 2021

Lot 2023: Evans & Spencer Marked Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Rifle

Evans & Spencer Marked Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 11, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Evans & Spencer Marked Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1878 Borchardt
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 30 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1612
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 76
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured circa 1878 to 1881. Barrel marked "EVANS & SPENCER SALT LAKE CITY UTAH."

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