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BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVED SHARPS BORCHARDT RIFLE
Guns International #: 101334799 Seller's Inventory #: MERZ4-12
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 960
Total Number of Listings: 52512
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks
Description:
Marked on top of the barrel is "AA Kellogg New Haven Connecticut". He was known to do Sharps rifles and frequently had work done by Nimschke in his shop. Some of his work is highlighted in the Nimschke Engraving book.
This beautiful gun has a 20 inch tapered barrel of about 44 caliber. Fancy burl wood is in very good condition with a good amount of original varnish remaining. Pistol grip stock with sharp checkering. Barrel retains 90% slightly toning blue. Receiver is beautifully engraved with a woodland scene of a doe laying down on one side. The other side has a handsome standing elk. The motifs are highlighted nicely by the the scroll engraving. I understand that the work was done by Conrad Uhlrich but I am not sure. The barrel was no doubt done by Nimschke and I would assume he did the receiver also. Anyway, it is a beautiful gun that I have had in my personal collection for 20-25 years. Prior to that it was in the collection of Bob Borchardt of Montana. A fine gun.
Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
SOLD
Antique: Yes