This is an 1878 Sharps Borcharrdt falling block action with many custom components from the 40s-50s like Unertl, Douglass and Fajen. Original a 219 Zipper Imp but now a 225 Win. I always assumed that it was strictly for bench rest shooting. It does that very well but I never could figure out why the sling mount with many options in the forestock. Perhaps someone with experience in the shooting sports can enlighten me. Notice the style of stocks on the 14.5 lb rifle. Was this an offhand shooting gun?
All opinions are welcome.
Thanks
Uncle Dave