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SHARPS 1878 BORCHARDT .45-70 HEAVY HALF OCT. SPORTER, #559
Guns International #: 101223666 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Single Shot - Sharps Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 43
Total Number of Listings: 3306
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
SHARPS 1878 BORCHARDT .45-70 HEAVY HALF OCT. SPORTER, #559. This one is a bit of a mystery as the 30” barrel has all the correct Sharps Bridgeport markings along with the “OLD RELIABLE” marking, yet there is no serial number under the barrel. The shotgun butt stock is typical Sharps while the forend is either a worked over original or a very old replacement as it has a contrasting wood schnable forend tip. The barrel and receiver are a very aged brown. The rear sight is a military (Springfield Trapdoor?) ladder style that has been altered to have a heavy/thick full buckhorn when down or a peep slide when the ladder is raised. Globe front sight with 3/4 "T" cross hair aperture. The upper tang is drilled for a tang sight and probably had one at one time as the filler screws are gone. Action is tight, Sharps markings on the receiver and barrel are clear, bore is perfect. I was told that this rifle was put together by a gunsmith named Phil “Blue Jacket” Sanders who passed away ten or fifteen years ago. Butt stock is solid and shows only light handling, forend is also solid and quite attractive with only some light chipping around the bottom rear screw attachment. This one has a lot of character and utility as is, but really has a lot of potential if someone wanted to put the time and money into refinishing etc. Weighs 11 lbs.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: SHARPS RIFLE, BRIDGEPORT, CT
Model: MODEL 1878 BORCHARDT
Serial Number: 5XX
Caliber Info: .45-70
Condition: VG+
Barrels: 30" 1/2 OCT