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LOT 3055
Exceptional E. Remington & Sons No. 1 Rolling Block Long Range
“Creedmoor” Target Single Shot Sporting Rifle in .44-100 - Serial no. 6266,
44-100 cal., 34 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, deluxe checkered
walnut stock. Reportedly, a few hundred of the original
Long Range “Creedmoor” Rolling Block Rifles were
manufactured by Remington c. 1873-1890. These were
among the finest target rifles of the 19th century and
certainly among the finest 19th century arms manufactured
by the Remington factory. The part octagon barrel is marked with the
“E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y.” address on top and has a windage adjustable globe
front sight with a spirit level, “44 S 100” marked on the bottom of the barrel ahead of the forend.
The frame has the patent markings on the left and a long range Vernier peep sight mounted on the upper
tang. Additional mounting base for the peep sight located on the top rear of the buttstock. Matching serial
number “6266” marked on the bottom of the barrel beneath the forearm, on the lower tang and underside of the buttplate. The forearm
is smooth and has a steel end cap, and the pistol grip stock has a checkered wrist, horn inlay, and a smooth flat steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus original blue finish on the barrel with some light wear areas at the muzzle, 80% plus original
niter blue finish on the small parts, 70% vivid original case colors, with some scattered light freckling, and distinct markings and edges in the
metal overall. Wood is very fine with defined edges, some areas of discreet filler visible at the edges behind the frame and lower tang, a few scattered
minor handling marks, some nicks on top of the stock comb from the folding tang sight, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional Remington No. 1 Long Range
“Creedmoor” Rolling Block rifle would make a fine addition to any early American firearms collection!
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 3054
Excellent and Rare Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Officers Model Single Shot
Rifle - Serial no. 6613, 45-70 Government cal., 32 1/8 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. Only 48 of these Officers Model rifles
were reportedly manufactured between March 1878
to February 1879. Page 274 of Frank Sellers book
“Sharps Firearms” states, “Almost without exception,
the Officers Rifles were sent as prizes in rifle matches or
to influential men in military circles. They were charged
off to ‘expense accounts’ and very few were actually
sold. Since they were usually sent complimentary, the
recipients had little choice as to what the company sent them. Consequently,
no variation of the Officers Model is known other than sights, which are
in most cases nonfactory additions.” It has a standard military type blade/
bayonet stud front sight, Lawrence pattern adjustable notch and folding ladder rear sight, sling
swivels on the front barrel band and bottom of the action, the Old Reliable marking and Sharps Bridgeport address
on top of the barrel, two sets of small filler screws on top of the barrel from what was possibly a previously mounted
telescopic sight, and the serial number “6613” on the bottom of the action.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish with some minor areas of finish loss on the barrel bands,
and 90% plus vivid original case colors. The bright cleaning rod has some brown surface spotting. Wood is also
excellent with attractive grain pattern, nearly all of the original glossy varnish finish, some scattered minor handling
marks, defined edges and tight fitment. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000
Collector’s Fact
According to "Sharps Firearms" by Sellers, only
48 Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Officer's
Model rifles were manufactured between
March 1878 and February 1879.
49