Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878, Hunter's Rifle, .40 Caliber

This gun was completely restored in 1996 using the metal parts that survived the wax museum fire of 1988. This particular model is the Hunter's Rifle Model with 24" barrel, lever action and set trigger feature. There were only 62 Hunter's models manufactured by Sharps between 1878 and 1881. This version weighs in at approximately 8 1/2 pounds. Sharps factory records do not reveal shipping date or location. How and when it came into the collection are still under investigation.