Custom John King Sharps Borschardt Model 1878 Long Range Rifle 45-100 Montana

Serial #20563, .45-100 Sharps (.45 Caliber with 2 6/10” case length), 34 inch extra heavy bull barrel with a bright, excellent bore marked on the top with “Old Reliable” trademark and “Sharps Rifle CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN.” “Cal.45” with “2 6/10” on the side.  The underside of the barrel is marked “John P. King / Kila, Montana” a well respected custom rifle builder.  This Custom built long range rifle features a beautifully restored original Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 dropping block action receiver, modern custom barrel and stock weighing in at 14.50 pounds.   It features a target front and long range Vernier tang mounted peepsight, deluxe Walnut forearm and stock along with a case hardened steel shotgun style butt plate.  In excellent plus condition the barrel retains virtually all, 98-99% of the original high polish blue finish with some very light handling marks.  The frame, lever, action and safety show vibrant bone and charcoal case-colors with some of the original Sharps markings still clearly visible and the trigger and screw heads show what look like a modern approximation of nitre blue.  The forearm and stock show some very minor handling and use marks.  The action functions properly with a tight lock up and very responsive lever.  A beautiful custom Borchardt rifle in the original Sharps caliber that looks fantastic and would be a pleasure to shoot!  Antique