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Lot #101

Lot 100: Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Rifle with Sprague Marked Barrel

Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Falling Block Single Shot Rifle with Sprague Marked Barrel, Scope, and Loading Tools

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 100: Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Rifle with Sprague Marked Barrel

Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Falling Block Single Shot Rifle with Sprague Marked Barrel, Scope, and Loading Tools

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Falling Block Single Shot Rifle with Sprague Marked Barrel, Scope, and Loading Tools

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1878 Borchardt
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 219 Donaldson Wasp
Barrel: 31 inch heavy round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1616
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Manufactured in 1878-1881, heavy barrel with scope blocks marked "SPRAGUE. 219 D. WASP. NO.3". With a Unertl scope (optics clear), .219 Donaldson Wasp die and neck sizer sets, and some empty .219 Zipper cases.

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