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SHARPS 1878 BORCHARDT CUSTOM SCHUETZEN SINGLE SHOT

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
SHARPS 1878 BORCHARDT CUSTOM SCHUETZEN SINGLE SHOT

RIFLE. Cal. 38-55. S# 18038. Bbl. 27 7/8" octagon measuring 1 1/8" across flats at muzzle. Original Model 1878 case colored sporting rifle action. Vernier sight on top tang with integral base. Wing gauge globe front sight. Custom schnabel tipped forearm and pistol grip perch belly stock of fancy walnut with Swiss buttplate. Custom borderless point pattern hand checkering. Weight: just over 12 lbs. CONDITION: barrel retains 90% lightly faded blue showing small marks and spots. Action retains 80% nicely visible light faded case colors. Wood has very good finish showing a few small marks. Very good near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: Estate of Frank Glenn Marsh. (01-21265/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.