Product Details

A RARE .40-50 'SHARPS-BORCHARDT MODEL 1878 MID-RANGE' FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE, serial no. 17080,
circa 1880, with round tapering 26in. barrel marked on the top 'OLD RELIABLE' and 'SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN.', dove-tailed tunnel fore-sight, folding ladder rear-sight, plain slab-sided receiver inlet with smooth gutta-percha panels, hammerless falling-block action, the underlever forming the trigger guard bow, the top-tang fitted with a folding vernier peep-sight, unchequered walnut pistol-grip butt-stock with raised cheek-piece, chequered gutta-percha heel-plate and grip-cap, double set trigger (front blade currently removed to make single trigger but included) and smooth walnut schnabel splinter fore-end, traces of colour, wood probably a good replacement

Provenance: Only approximately 215 Sharps Borchardt Mid-Range rifles were produced



Please click HERE to view Terms & Conditions. Please note all Lots are listed in accordance with UK Law, for overseas buyers, please ensure you are familiar with your relevant local firearms and customs regulations before bidding.

Estimate £1,500-2,000

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Prev Lot

Next Lot

Total Price Calculator

What is your spending Limit?