3117 SHARPS-BORCHARDT MODEL 1878 MILITARY STYLE SINGLE

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This item SOLD at 2025 Aug 10 @ 11:45UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 300.00 USD
Estimated at 600.00 - 900.00 USD
SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# 16737. Bbl. 32 1/8". Barley corn front sight, with graduated leaf rear sight. Distinctive hammerless flat sided action with sliding safety on lower tang. Band fastened full length forearm and walnut stock with checkered steel buttplate. Approx. 6,900 produced 1878-1881. CONDITION: 30% dull blue faded to brown showing scratches, marks, and spots of corrosion. Wood shows fire damage. Forearm is shortened to sporter length with rear band remaining. Functioning action. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. (01-27233/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.