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Guns International #: 102956565
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Guns International #: 102956565
Category - Sharps Rifles - Antique
- Antique Rifles - Cartridge
HEAVY 30" ROUND BARREL 1878 SHARPS BORCHARDT SPORTING RIFLE IN .45-70
Description: UNUSUAL HEAVY 30" ROUND BARREL 1878 SHARPS BORCHARDT SPORTING RIFLE IN .45-70 CALIBER, #17XXX. This is the heaviest round barrel Borchardt I've seen. The rifle weighs a full 12 lbs. which is particularly heavy for this model as the action is lighter than the Model 1874 hammer receiver. Of the 1,610 1878 Sporters made, only 750 had round barrels. This one has the matching serial number on the barrel and inside the butt plate. It has been partially restored as the barrel has been blued without buffing out the barrel markings including the "Old Reliable" stamping with the Sharps marking and the caliber marking of ".45 2 1/10" case length stamping.It has the correct Lawrence ladder rear sight with slide intact and correct Sharps front sight used on this model. The receiver shows some cleaning and is mostly silver/gray with fine markings. Wood is excellent and appears to have been gone over a little without sanding as the wood to metal fit is tight. It has a Lyman tang sight (needs a front screw) and the action is tight with the safety funtioning correctly- it engages when the lever is lifted into battery. The bore is bright and sharp with any spots or corrosion too minor to mention. As the barrel has been blued, this one would be a good candidate to have the receiver either case colored or re-blued by the experts at Wyoming Armory in Cody, WY or another shop that knows what they are doing. Or, just leave the rifle as is and enjoy it! Really a scarce rifle with the heavy round barrel. Compared to '78 Sporters with stout round barrels, this one appears almost massive as it tapers from the receiver and still measures 1.055" at the muzzle. Price: $3,650.00 Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government Manufacturer: SHARPS Model: 1878 SPORTER Serial Number: 17XXX Barrel Length: 30" HEAVY ROUND Condition: FINE+ Bore Condition: EXCELLENT Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102956565
Guns International #: 102956565
Guns International #: 102956565
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