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Lot 3519: Engraved Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Mid-Range Rifle

Attractive Panel Scene Engraved Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Mid-Range Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2023

Lot 3519: Engraved Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Mid-Range Rifle

Attractive Panel Scene Engraved Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Mid-Range Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Attractive Panel Scene Engraved Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Mid-Range Rifle

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1878 Borchardt
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 28 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: deluxe checkered walnut
Item Views: 750
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 314
Class: Antique
Description:

Fitted with custom replacement Overbaugh barrel, with checkered top and beech combination folding front sight post. It also features an unmarked folding ladder rear peep sight fitted to a integral mount on the receiver tang. The receiver is embellished with floral scroll, and an elk game panel scene on both sides. Includes checkered walnut forend with contrasting tip and checkered semi pistol grip stock with hard rubber pommel and nickel plated crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally embellished, with scattered edge wear, handling marks, and spotting. Crisp checkering on both the forend and grip. Mechanically excellent.



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