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  • Lot #2129
Lot #2128
Lot #2130

Lot 2129: Two American Falling Block Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Lot 2129: Two American Falling Block Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Rifle

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1878 Borchardt
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 225 Comet
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 653
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Receiver manufactured in 1878-1881, unmarked barrel fitted with scope blocks.

B) Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle with Scope

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1885-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6 mm
Barrel: 21 3/4 inch heavy round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 653
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Receiver manufactured 1914, heavy target barrel marked "P LACY 111", scope blocks on barrel. Cracked stock, broken extractor. With a Unertl scope (optics clear).

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