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Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Single Shot Sporting Rifle in Desirable .45-70 Government Guns International #: 103679077 Seller's Inventory #: 40953094 Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Single Shot Rifles - American Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL Company: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL Member Since: 5/10/23 First Name: MALLARDS Last Name: SALES CONSULTANT State: Florida Zip: 34428 Country: United States Phone: (352) 794-3507 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 156 Total Number of Listings: 2079 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Please Note: All sales are final. We offer a 3-day inspection period beginning upon delivery to your selected FFL. If you're not satisfied for any reason during this time, you may return the firearm, no questions asked, with a 25% restocking fee. We never charge credit card fees or add hidden costs of any kind. Looking for the best deal? Contact us directly, we’re committed to offering the most competitive pricing and will match any advertised price on the same firearm. Payment Types Accepted: VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS, CASH. CHECK. CASHIERS CHECK. MONEY ORDER, About Us: Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel is Central Florida’s newest premier gun store. Don’t let the name fool you. Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel isn’t just for duck hunters. Whether you hunt birds or big game, maybe you’re not a hunter at all and just like to shoot either way Mallards Shooting Supply has you covered. Mallards Shooting Supply has a large selection for all disciplines. From trap and skeet, Sporting Clays, personal and home defense, tactical, long range shooting, plinking, first time gun owners, etc. Mallards Shooting Supply has something for you! We are all highly trained and will offer the best customer service in the world at Mallards. Come in and see us! We welcome you! We look forward to visiting with you. Description: A highly desirable Old West collectible, this Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Sporting Rifle is one of only 750 produced with a round barrel and is chambered in the iconic .45-70 Government cartridge. Manufactured between 1877 and 1881, this very fine, high-condition example offers exceptional appeal for collectors of frontier-era Sharps rifles, buffalo rifles, and historic American sporting arms. Scarce Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Sporting Rifle Manufactured from 1877 to 1881 One of only 750 Sharps-Borchardt Sporting rifles produced with a round barrel A particularly attractive and well-preserved example Desirable Old West and buffalo-hunting heritage These sporting rifles saw heavy use in the American West Primarily associated with buffalo hunting Also valued for protection on the frontier Rifles in the U.S. military caliber of the era were especially prized for: Accuracy Power Availability of ammunition This example appears to have been very well cared for if it did make its way to the frontier Chambered for the powerful and collectible .45-70 Government cartridge Marked “CAL.45 2 1/10” on the left side of the breech “.45 2 1/10” corresponds to .45-70 Government A historically important chambering and one of the most desirable calibers for Sharps collectors Barrel details Blued 30-inch heavy round barrel Top of barrel marked in script: “OLD RELIABLE” Followed by: “SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT. CONN.” These markings appear ahead of the rear sight Bottom of barrel marked “L/L/L” in script Receiver markings Left side of receiver is roll-stamped in three lines: “BORCHARDT PATENT” “SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN.” “U.S.A.” Matching-number components enhance collector appeal Matching serial number marked on: Bottom of the receiver Barrel underneath the forearm Rear flat of the forearm Matching numbers are especially important to collectors seeking originality and integrity Sight configuration “Rocky Mountain” type German silver blade front sight Folding ladder rear sight Modern replacement Sharps-Borchardt pattern peep sight mounted on the upper tang Stock and furniture Smooth Schnabel-tip forearm Straight-grip stock Checkered steel buttplate Collector significance Scarce round-barrel Sporting Rifle configuration Classic Sharps “Old Reliable” Bridgeport markings Desirable .45-70 Government chambering Strong association with the American frontier and buffalo-hunting era High-condition presentation compared with many rifles that saw hard Western use A standout piece for an advanced Sharps, Old West, buffalo rifle, or 19th-century American firearms collection Condition Very fine, retains 95% of the original blue finish with some scattered light handling marks and light muzzle wear. The action retains 50% plus of the slightly muted original case colors with some scattered specks of flaking. The wood is also very fine with some scattered minor scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent. A very fine example of the sort of rifle that would have been highly prized by a buffalo hunter or settler of the western frontier! Price: $6,999.99 Rifle Caliber: .45-70 Government Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company Model: 1878 Borchardt Serial Number: 17523 Barrel Length: 30 inch round Condition: The bore is partially bright with some light streaking and crisp rifling.