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Lot 148
Antique Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Falling Block Sporting Rifle
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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| $100 | $25 |
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Serial: 9428
Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Co. (c. 1878-1881)
Model: 1878
Caliber: 40 Cal.
Barrel length: 26 in.
OAL: 42.5 in.
Condition: Fair-Antique; wood stock has wear & patina commensurate w/ age; multiple splits in the stock and slight wiggle; forend is very worn w/ large split on left side and multiple dings; barrel & receiver have dark brown/plum patina w/ some scattered rust/pitting; some gray patina on receiver; bore is dark & pitted w/ strong rifling; brass front sight has been poorly welded on
Includes: missing cleaning rod and rear sight
Provenance: From a Spicewood, Texas collection.
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Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Co. (c. 1878-1881)
Model: 1878
Caliber: 40 Cal.
Barrel length: 26 in.
OAL: 42.5 in.
Condition: Fair-Antique; wood stock has wear & patina commensurate w/ age; multiple splits in the stock and slight wiggle; forend is very worn w/ large split on left side and multiple dings; barrel & receiver have dark brown/plum patina w/ some scattered rust/pitting; some gray patina on receiver; bore is dark & pitted w/ strong rifling; brass front sight has been poorly welded on
Includes: missing cleaning rod and rear sight
Provenance: From a Spicewood, Texas collection.
No FFL NICS Check Required
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