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Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Military Rifle
Guns International #: 101132278 Seller's Inventory #: 33729
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1200
Total Number of Listings: 20186
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
Serial #20526, .45-70, 32" barrel with a fine, bright bore that has some mild freckling within the grooves. This is a nice rifle that retains about 75-80% of the original blue finish on the barrel with a mellow plum-brown patina forming on the balance. There is a single, old vise mark on the top of the barrel breech, and the frame has a dark plum-brown patina with about 50-60% original blue remaining on the sides, and a series of small surface scratches along the underside on the left panel. The breechblock and lever have a mottled gray patina with dark freckling throughout, and the center pin through the action sidewalls has been lightly peened on both sides. The walnut forend is in fine shape with an old added military oil finish over some minor handling marks and surface bruises. The buttstock is in identical condition, but also has a repaired chip on the left side of the wrist. The rifle does not come with a ramrod, however the front barrel band is an incorrect replacement (probably off of a Trapdoor rifle) and won't allow one to fit anyway. The rifle is mechanically excellent with strong springs and absolutely no play in the lever when closed. This is a great looking Borchardt, in very good-near fine condition, and would make a splendid addition to any collection. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Sharps
Model: Borchardt
Serial Number: 20526
Caliber Info: .45-70
Gauge Info: .45-70