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Auction Catalog #1047
Lot #2239

Lot #2238

Lot #2240

Lot 2239: Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Military Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 5, 2024

Lot 2239: Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Military Single Shot Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 5, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800

Price Realized:

Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Military Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company

Model: 1878 Borchardt

Type: Rifle

Gauge: 45-70 Government

Barrel: 32 1/8 inch round

Finish: blue

Grip:

Stock: walnut

Item Views: 1226

Item Interest: Active

Serial Number:

Class: Antique

Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Description:

Manufactured 1878-1881. "Old Reliable" marked barrel. With leather sling.

Rating Definition:

Good, with mostly brown patina, some light surface pitting, and scattered minor handling marks in the wood. Mechanically excellent.

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