^Lot 3519 SHARPS-BORCHARDT MODEL 1878 MILITARY RIFLE.

Cal. 45-70 (2 1/10"). S#. 15947. Bbl. 32" round. Fixed front sight w/ military style graduated leaf rear sight. Blue finish w/ case colored lever. 2 band fastened full length walnut forend & straight grip stock w/ checkered steel buttplate. Knurled tip iron ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: R. L. Moore letter stating the following: "Serial number 15947 was shipped to Schuyler, Hartley and Graham on January 22, 1879. It was designated as a military rifle being one of a thousand shipped to this company at a list price of sixteen dollars.". CONDITION: fine, retaining over 90% lightly faded blue showing small marks & spotting. Lever shows some case colors in the protected side areas. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches, marks & small dents. Sound action. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection. (01-27771/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.