Catalog Auction info Amoskeag Live #127 - August 29th, 2020 (#127) 08/29/2020 9:00 AM EDT Closed Starts Ending 08/29/2020 9:00 AM EDT Auction Info Lot #65Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Long Range Sporting Rifle Click image to enlarge PreviousNextSimilar Items Lot closed - Sold Price (Including Buyer`s Premium):$3,600 Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 Description Description: serial #6335, 45 2 4/10", 33 1/2" unmarked heavy round barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a hint of minor frosting and strong rifling throughout. This is an interesting rifle that is stamped with period British proof marks on the frame and breechblock, though as-noted the barrel is completely unmarked perhaps indicating it was sold to a British buyer as an action only. The barrel has toned to a mild plum-brown patina showing some sparsely scattered spots of light pinprick pitting, minor old oxidation staining and handling marks along with a light ding at the outside edge of the muzzle that is unobtrusive. The action retains perhaps 40% original bright blue strongest along the sides with the balance flaked to plum-brown patina showing some scattered light dings and tool marks, a spot of oxidation staining along the lever and the screw heads with slot wear. The breechblock has toned to a pewter gunmetal patina also showing an area of light dings along the top. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock with hard rubber pistolgrip insert, forend with horn tip and walnut frame panels remain in about very good condition showing a small repaired hairline crack along the left side butt, scattered overall dings and light bruises from a well-used arm. There is a small crack at the rear of the forend and the pistolgrip insert is a little bit loose. The forend is very short measuring only 6 1/2" and is likely a British-made component, it attaches via a large pin through seamless wooden plugs, though the left-side plug is missing. There is a large painted white "S." on the right side butt and the original hard rubber buttplate is painted with a large rack number that appears to be "18526197", the last couple of numbers having faded somewhat. There are currently no sights present and the arm is fitted with the correct heel sight base, the upper tang is cut for sight fitting and the base for a windgauge style sight is present at the front. The action seems to function well mechanically. Frank Sellers notes in Sharps Firearms that a handful of actions were sold to British clients in the 6000-7000 serial number range and account for a large number of variations within this range. This is still a handsome example of a very desirable Sharps arm retaining a lovely bore. (13B9438-194) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000) Categories: firearm Terms and conditions TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE The following paragraphs represent the terms under which all sales by Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. are conducted. 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