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Lot 33: J.P. Lower Marked Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Buffalo Rifle

J.P. Lower Retailer Marked Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Single Shot Buffalo Rifle

Lot 33: J.P. Lower Marked Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Buffalo Rifle

J.P. Lower Retailer Marked Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Single Shot Buffalo Rifle

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J.P. Lower Retailer Marked Sharps Model 1878 Borchardt Single Shot Buffalo Rifle

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1878 Borchardt
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 28 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1001
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with pitting and worn rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in 1878-1881. Heavy barrel has the caliber designation 45 2/10 for .45-70 and the famed Denver, Colorado, retailer J.P. Lower marking.

Rating Definition:

Very good overall as a survivor of the frontier with refinished barrel and lever, receiver retains traces of silvered out original case colors, sanded wood with a few cracks. Mechanically excellent.



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