Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this head-turning falling block single-shot rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Sharps Rifle Company Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 (Old Reliable)!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Company
Model: Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 (Old Reliable)
Serial: 17063
Range of Manufacture: 1878-1881
Caliber: .40
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26"
Optics/Sights: Hooded post front / Fold adjustable ladder style mid / Fold adjustable vernier style tang rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered walnut buttstock and forearm
Action: Falling Block Single-Shot
Markings: Standard / Top of barrel stamped "Old Reliable"
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 (Old Reliable)
Serial: 17063
Range of Manufacture: 1878-1881
Caliber: .40
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26"
Optics/Sights: Hooded post front / Fold adjustable ladder style mid / Fold adjustable vernier style tang rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered walnut buttstock and forearm
Action: Falling Block Single-Shot
Markings: Standard / Top of barrel stamped "Old Reliable"
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 is a rifle created by Hugo Borchardt and produced by the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company. It is a single-shot, hammerless falling-block action rifle that bears a striking resemblance to earlier Sharps Rifles. However, it features a firing mechanism that uses a hammerless striker instead of a hammer and firing pin. This hammerless dropping-block breech-loader was based on a patent granted to Hugo Borchardt in 1877. Although it was designed for the large black powder "buffalo" cartridges of the time, it came too late, at the end of the bison slaughter. Despite its lack of commercial success, the Sharps-Borchardt is highly regarded for its strength and accuracy, and is believed to be one of the strongest rifle actions built before the latter 20th century.
The Sharps-Borchardt was produced in several variants, including Carbine, Military, Short Range, Mid Range, Long Range, Hunter, Business, Sporting, and Express. The Military Sharps-Borchardt was only available in .45-70 with 32" round barrels and was purchased by the militias of Michigan, North Carolina, and Massachusetts. The other models were manufactured in varying calibers, barrel types, sights, stocks, engraving, etc. to suit different purposes. The Hunters variation was the most affordable.
These guns were popular among long-range shooters and Creedmore Match competitors. Many were rechambered for use as small bore varmint rifles. Surviving guns are highly prized by collectors, particularly unmodified examples chambered for heavy .45 and .50-caliber Sharps big-game cartridges.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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