1492

Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt saddle ring carbine, .45 caliber, Serial #20400. The carbine is in fi

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:875.00 USD
Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt saddle ring  carbine, .45 caliber, Serial #20400.  The  carbine is in fi
There is a 2 1/2% fee added to all credit card purchases. All items are as is, no warranty or claims and All SALES ARE FINAL. Please examine prior to bidding as it is the bidder's responsibilty to establish condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factors.
Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt saddle ring carbine, .45 caliber, Serial #20400. The carbine is in fine overall condition with a 24” barrel with a post front and military tangent style rear sights. The barrel ismarked, “Old Reliable” and shows the majority of its muted blued finish with wear at the muzzle and light surface erosion noted. The receiver retains a significant amount of blue with the remainder going to patina, with the saddle ring intact. The smooth wood stocks are in very good condition showing small mars and handling marks. The butt stock ends with a checkered steel butt plate. The bore is good, the action crisp and markings aresharp. The consignor’s notes indicate that only 384 carbines were manufactured in this configuration. From the estate of Larry Gaertner. Est.: $1,750-$3,500. (Antique)