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Sharps M1878 Borchardt Musket .45-70 Govt. Antique No FFL required
Guns International #: 101312092 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: Freedom1234
Member Since: 5/21/17
State: Texas
Zip: 77316
Country: United States
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 167
Total Number of Listings: 548
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Zelle, Cashiers Check, Money Order, Personal Check, Layaway
About Us: This seller is a non FFL licensee and adheres to the ATF rule: “ A non-licensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of their own state or to a licensee in any state. Antiques excepted. Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun. ”
Description:
Less than 9,000 made during this Indian Wars Era production. Single-shot hammerless falling-block action rifle designed by Hugo Borchardt and made by the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company. Manufactured in Bridgeport CT. 45-70 caliber. Military Sharps-Borchardt was made only in .45-70 with 32" round barrels and was purchased by the militias of the states of Michigan, North Carolina, and Massachusetts. Only 11859 Model 1878 Military Rifles were producd in all calibers consisiting of 40-70, .44-77 and .45-70 Govt.
Item Description:
Serial number 7465, .45-70 government caliber, 32 1/8 inch round barrel, standard finish and markings, faded original bluing with original walnut stock.
The top of the barrel is marked "Old Reliable" in script and "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT. CONN." behind the rear sight. It is equipped with a square base blade front sight, military ladder rear sight and sliding trigger safety. Military style stock with two barrel bands, forestock cap and checkered steel butt plate. All original. Completely functional. Does not come with original cleaning rod.
Factory two trigger system. When Hugo Borchardt designed it back in 1877 he came up with the internal hammer, termed the “striker block” system. So they set the rear “trigger” as the safety.
Bore is muted bright, rifling looks strong.
No FFL or C&R license required – Antique. Ships directly to buyers address.
Seller accepts Zelle, cashiers check, personal check, money order or layaway. Layaway is four equal monthly payments with no credit charge.
Price: $2,790.00
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government
Manufacturer: Sharps-Borchardt
Model: Model 1878
Serial Number: 7465
Caliber Info: 45-70 Government
Bore: rifling strong
Chambers: Completely Functional
Ejectors: Completely Functional
Condition: Completely Functional
Metal Condition: Gray Patina
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: muted bright
Barrel Type: Round
Action: Lever
Triggers: set and firing
Stock Dimensions:
Original
Butt Pad: Original Steel Checkered
Manufacture Date: 1881