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SHARPS-BORCHARDT 1878 MID RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,500.00 USD Estimated At:9,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
SHARPS-BORCHARDT 1878 MID RANGE SINGLE SHOT TARGET

RIFLE. Cal. 40, 2 1/2". S# 20794. Bbl. 30" tapered rnd. w/ wind gauge globe front sight, Lawrence patent rear sight & Vernier tang sight. Case colored action w/ hard rubber panels. Plain trigger. Schnabel tipped fancy walnut forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock w/ hand checkering as well as hard rubber buttplate. Total production of approx. 215, mfg. 1878-1881. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 95% blue. Action has fading case color w/ a mottled appearance. Original wood finish shows light wear w/ scattered scratches & marks. Sm. cracks extending from action. Strong mechanics. Bright bore retains sharp rifling. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Kenneth Horn (Grandson of JC Higgins). (01-20606/DS). ANTIQUE. $9,000-15,000.