MODEL 1878 SHARPS-BORCHARDT MILITARY RIFLE/CARBINE For Sale

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The MODEL 1878 SHARPS-BORCHARDT MILITARY RIFLE/CARBINE is a historically significant firearm chambered in .45-70 Government caliber, notable for its distinctive hammerless action designed by Hugo Borchardt. Available in both military rifle and carbine configurations, the rifle features a 32 1/8-inch barrel with two barrel bands, while the carbine has a shorter 24-inch barrel without barrel bands. Both models include a single trigger and exemplify advanced design for their time. Manufactured by the Sharps Rifle Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut, between 1878 and 1881, fewer than 7,300 units were produced. This rarity, coupled with its innovative design, makes the MODEL 1878 SHARPS-BORCHARDT a highly prized collectible among firearms enthusiasts.

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