We obtained some Winchester 300-grain jacketed hollow-point ammunition, and two types of Buffalo Bores three popular offerings, with 350-grain JFP and 430-grain gas-checked cast-lead-bullet loads to shoot in the guns. Along with being able to use a standard percussion cap, the Sharps has an unusual pellet primer feed. The movie is credited with starting a resurgence of interest in Sharps rifles that continues to this day. [15], The British purchased 1,000 Model 1852 carbines in 1855 which were later used in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Rare versions of the 1874 Sharps bring well into five figures. Many percussion Sharps rifles were converted to fire brass cartridges. Includes tang sight and front sight inserts. But the folks in BPCR are some of the best, and always willing to assist and share . And don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter to be among the first to be notified about new showroom listings. : BUTTPLATE: METAL FINISHES: BACKGROUND FILL - (ENGRAVED FRENCH GRAY ONLY): BRASS ESCUTCHEONS: CUSTOM BEDDING: SLING SWIVELS: TRADITIONAL CHECKERING: FOREARM TIPS: ACCENT LINE: HARTFORD COLLAR: The most expensive rifle, without any extras which can drastically raise the price, isyou guessed itthe Quigley Model, for $2,860. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. In addition, the Sharps rifle was expensive to manufacture (three times the cost of a muzzle-loading Springfield rifle) and so only 11,000 of the Model 1859s were produced. This rifle also had an oil-type stock that was well done. We had to hammer the pin back into the Pedersoli with a plastic mallet. Cimarron Sharps 1874 Silhouette, $1,095. Heres a little bit of background on the company that makes these exceptional rifles: Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing is a family owned business that has been established since 1976, and is the recognized leader in the quality production and craftsmanship of the incomparable Sharps Rifle. The Bridgeport Sporting Rifle Depicts an 1874 Rifle with some of the common features found on Sharps Rifles manufactured after the Sharps Rifle Company relocated to Bridgeport Connecticut in 1875. Sharps was to be paid a royalty of $1 per firearm, and the factory was built on R&L's property in Hartford, Connecticut. Cimarron Sharps 1874 SilhouetteEssentially the same rifle as the Cabelas gun, we wondered at the $1,095 retail price. Our best was 1.2 inches with the Buffalo Bore ammo. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 30. [19] As a result of the popularity of the film, a Sharps match is held annually in Forsyth, Montana, known as the "Matthew Quigley Buffalo Rifle Match". The inletting of the Shiloh Sharps was far superior to either of the other two. It's chambered 45-70. We fired three shots with as good a sight picture as we had had all day. Shiloh Sharps is proud of what we produce and we will never sacrifice our quality. [6], The Model 1851 was replaced in production by the Model 1853. It had a small beveled relief on the rifling. This rifle was made in approximately 1999 when Shiloh Sharps and C. Sharps were working together, which is the reason for the C. Sharps rear sights. if you would like to place this item on back order. We pulled the pin on the side of the Shiloh and dropped the breech block out. On the Pedersoli design, the hammer is about half an inch high at half cock. Item #71001: Uberti-1874 Special Sharps-A-Grade Walnut.zip, Item #71003: Uberti-1874 Down Under Sharps-A-Grade Walnut.zip, New Army Conversion, Army & Navy Conversion, Open-Tops. Cowboy Action shooters who partake in the long-range side events love them. 45 X2 7/8" caliber, 34" heavy octagon barrel, has the optional drilled and tapped for a MVA scope with filler screws, optional rear barrel sight dovetail has a filler, Lee Shaver spirit level globe front sight and a Lee Shaver long . However, the edges of the eight sides were very slightly rounded; they should have been sharp to match original rifles. 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Both the Winchester 300-grain and the Buffalo Bore 350-grain ammunition went into 100-yard, three-shot groups of around 2.0 inches. Shioh Sharps 1874 #1 Sporter. The 1874 Shiloh-Sharps 45-70 LONG RANGE EXPRESS Rifle. We ran out of time before we could find out how well any of these three rifles shot with low-velocity heavy lead bullets, or more important, with black powder. Added to our pre-owned rifle inventory today is this Shiloh Sharps 1874 Long Range in .38-55 Winchester. Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing Company and C Sharps Arms of Big Timber, Montana, have been manufacturing reproductions of the Sharps rifle since 1983 and 1979, respectively.[9]. SHILOH SHARPS RIFLES FOR SALE SHILOH SHARPS RIFLES FOR SALE William T. Goodman, 280 W. Kagy Blvd. The falling-block action lent itself to conversion to the new metallic cartridges developed in the late 1860s, and many of these converted carbines in .50-70 Government were used during the Indian Wars in the decades immediately following the Civil War. 660 Vermeer CourtPonderay, ID 83852United States. Shiloh Sharps201 Centennial DrBig Timber, MT 59011, 2001-2023 Shiloh Sharps. The bore was not leaded, so the bullets were not stripping. In addition, the rifle comes with either full- or half-buckhorn rear, and blade front sight. All of these rifles were in many ways very similar. The information we had on the Pedersoli design indicated it used a forged receiver. We are always a phone call away with tech support and any assistance that we may provide you and a lifetime warranty to the original owner. Simply notify us by using the form below, or contact us via phone or email. The original box it was for sale by Gene at Nevada on GunsAmerica.com the best online marketplace for buying and selling semi auto pistols, firearms, accessories, and collectibles : 931060984 As the breech block reached bottom, it brought an extractor rearward, withdrawing the contents of the chamber. Civilian use of Sharps rifles hit its stride in the years following the civil war when the firearms were made in a number of chamberings for large caliber metallic cartridges. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. Conditional Buy. Shiloh 1874 Hartford Model SharpsThe standard features of this $1,702 model include the Hartford collar at the breech end of the barrel, pewter forend tip, either shotgun (fitted) or military-style butt stock, standard wood, double set triggers, and a 30-inch barrel in five choices of configuration. The barrel polish was fairly well done in that the sides of the octagonal barrel were flat with no waviness. Site powered by. Sir I bought a sharps about 25 years ago in 45 100 Shiloh really never shot it that much , it shoots very well.I also have a browning black powder rifle in 4570 that shoots really well I dont think they make that model anymore. All three shots were touching. .45-90 Sharps. Unfortunately, we couldnt hit the paper reliably with the 430-grain, cast-lead, gas-checked Buffalo Bore ammunition. Accuracy was not quite as good as that of the Cabelas rifle, averaging about 6 inches with the Winchester and 3 inches with the 350-grain Buffalo Bore ammunition. Here's the front sight with spirit level. The Sharps rifles became icons of the American Old West with their appearances in many Western-genre films and books. [6], In 1851, the "second contract" was made, for 15,000 rifles, and the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company was organized as a holding company with $1,000 in capital and with John C. Palmer as president, Christian Sharps as engineer, and Richard S. Lawrence as master armorer and superintendent of manufacturing. Selecting a Sharps: Shilohs Pricey Single Shot is Our Pick, SIG Sauer P365XL Spectre P365V001 9mm Luger, Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro HCP9379BOSP 9mm Luger, SHOT 2023: Savage Arms Introduces 1911 Government Model Pistols, 5 Best 9mm Pistols for Concealed Carry in 2023, New Shooters Guide: The Best Gun For Home Defense Isnt a. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. N.S.F.W. We could remove some of this by rubbing very lightly with 4-0 steel wool. Lewis and Clark had their military flintlocks, the mountain men had their percussion Hawkens, and the buffalo hunters had their cartridge-firing Sharps. When that block comes up behind the base of the cartridge, it shuts like a bank vault. The small area of iron on the butt succeeded in bruising one of our shooters who had lots of experience with hard-kicking rifles, and he was wearing a heavy winter coat at the time. Select options 1874 SADDLE RIFLE $2,525.00 Standard grade wood (shown with Presentation grade) Shotgun Buttstock Cheek rest No pistol grip Double set triggers Your choice of barrel. If you plan on using your rifle for the NRA Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette competition, please call or email us so that we may ensure that your rifle is under the maximum weight requirements. However, the stock finish left a little to be desired. Includes tang sight and front sight inserts. Caliber. The wood pores were nicely filled with an oil-type finish. 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