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Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 45-2 7/8 cal. SN 9596 single shot rifle with 30" heavy octagon barrel, e

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Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 45-2 7/8 cal. SN 9596 single shot rifle with 30  heavy octagon barrel, e
HELD AT THE Dakota Plains Auctions
809 W. Main St.
Lead, SD.
Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 45-2 7/8 cal. SN 9596 single shot rifle with 30" heavy octagon barrel, engraved receiver signed CB, mid range tang sight, set trigger and checkered walnut stocks with Swiss buttplate. Top of barrel marked Old Reliable Sharpssingle shot rifle with 30" heavy octagon barrel, engraved receiver signed CB, mid range tang sight, set trigger and checkered walnut stocks with Swiss buttplate. Top of barrel marked Old Reliable Sharps Rifle Co,Bridgeport Conn, initials MT below crown P on right side barrel flat, serial number 87 under forearm. Rifle remains very good to fine and includes Dr Moore Sharps letter with his opinion that the gun may have beenconverted possibly by a Sharps employee and originally sent to Schulyer Hartley and Graham New York City. Mechanically excellent with flawless functioning action, very good bore. Antique. Est. 6000-10000