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Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Military Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Military Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Military Rifle, #8212, .45-70 cal., 32'' blue barrel, case hardened frame, with two-piece walnut stock. Top of barrel marked ''Sharps Rifle Co., Bridgeport, Conn.'' Considered scarce with 6900 produced and many being sold to foreign countries. Condition is good to very good. Barrel with light to moderate pitting near rear sight. Clear barrel address, with approx. 70% blue overall. Receiver is bright but with sharp edges and mostly crisp screw slots. Buttstock and forend show little use. Ramrod is present. Action is crisp, bore is fine. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (Antique)