Another New Find

[Road King]

Here is one you don't see to often. I found this the other day and thought I would share it with you guys. It is an 1878 Sharps-Borchardt Military Rifle. This rifle is in excellent condition with what looks like an original leather sling, caliber .45-70 and a bore that looks like it just came from the factory. There were about 6900 military rifles produced and purchased by Militias of the states of Michigan, North Carolina, and Massachusetts. Very few of these are found in complete original condition as the actions were prized by target shooters for the past 100 years. These guns were produced from 1878 to 1881.

 

[vagrantviking]

Now thats a hell of a find! Beautiful condition.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Whelen B]

A thing of beauty! Cool find.

 

[Mike Webb]

WOW! Brian where do you find these rifles? A really obscure rifle in very fine condition.

 

[Matt74]

Very nice looking rifle Brian. I love it when you find these old guns with original slings on them as well, those most often are not there. At least that is the case with old Winchesters and Marlins. Always sling rings / eyes, but never the slings. Nice rifle.
Matt

 

[apu]

I gotta admit, that is a very impressive find, well done, sir.

 

[Win 38-55]

Beautiful condition! I know nothing about that type of rifle.

 

[vega]

Good on ya! I had one of those years ago and it was a very fine shooter.

 

[Road King]

I found a photo of a Massachusetts Militiaman holding one of these fine rifles.