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Very Fine Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Short Range Rifle

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Very Fine Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Short Range Rifle
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serial #17281, 40 1 7/8” (40-50), 26” round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this lovely rifle retains about 97% original blue showing a few scattered light handling marks, a couple errant freckles and slight fading under bright light retaining strong Sharps Rifle Co. Bridgeport address marking and the familiar “Old Reliable”. The barrel is matching the frame and shows three cursive “L” stamps on its underside beneath the forend. The action retains about 90% fine original case-hardened colors drifting to an attractive smooth smoky gray with vibrant colors throughout. There are a few tiny spots of minor oxidation staining atop the receiver ring and right edge that a very unobtrusive and the small parts show lovely brilliant fire blue throughout. The left side retains crisp factory markings. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend with subtle schnabel tip remain in very fine condition retaining strong original varnish and showing some scattered light dings and a tiny, repaired flake at the heel. The stocks retain nice checkering and edges, with fine fit and some subtle grain figure. The original hard rubber pistolgrip cap and monogram buttplate are intact in near excellent condition. The Vernier tang sight stem and aperture disc are unmarked more modern quality replacements, the base itself original, the rear sight is the original Lawrence sight and the front is a target globe with medium square post insert. The action seems to function well mechanically. A lovely example of these handsome and desirable Sharps sporting rifles. (13D11135-6) {ANTIQUE} (5000/7000)