1874 Sharps rifle
Sharpsrifles are a series of large-bore single-shot rifles, beginning with a design by Christian Sharps in 1848, and ceasing production in 1881. They were renowned for long-range accuracy. Sharps rifles are a series of large-bore single-shot rifles, beginning with a design by Christian The 1874-pattern Sharps was a particularly popular rifle that led to the introduction of several derivatives Firearms manufacturers such as Davide Pedersoli and Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing Company have.
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To satisfy the request of our customers and shooters, some years ago, we started a project for the production of one of the most famous rifles of the American Civil War era. The range of rifles includes all the most significant versions among the paper cartridge and the metal cartridge models. For all models we have used the best materials and latest techniques, so to ensure a top quality product. The most important parts are machined from forged metals for maximum durability and strength and the deep rifling is broached and ensures excellent results in long distance shooting.
All the models are drilled and tapped to install the Creedmoor sights and the front tunnel sights with interchangeable inserts, except for the military models.
To satisfy the request of our customers and shooters, some years ago, we started a project for the production of one of the most famous rifles of the American Civil War era. The range of rifles includes all the most significant versions among the paper cartridge and the metal cartridge models. For all models we have used the best materials and latest techniques, so to ensure a top quality product. The most important parts are machined from forged metals for maximum durability and strength and the deep rifling is broached and ensures excellent results in long distance shooting.
All the models are drilled and tapped to install the Creedmoor sights and the front tunnel sights with interchangeable inserts, except for the military models.
Among the Sharps 1874 models you can find the Sporting model with octagonal blued barrel, adjustable front sight and double set trigger. The Infantry and Cavalry models have a fixed front sight and round barrel retained by steel bands. Infantry model has a patchbox in the stock while the Sniper model is equipped with double set trigger.
All the models are equipped with graduated rear sight with sliding plate and are drilled and tapped to mount a Creedmoor sight. The Sporting model can be completed with tunnel front sight with interchangeable inserts.
Hi There,All the models are equipped with graduated rear sight with sliding plate and are drilled and tapped to mount a Creedmoor sight. The Sporting model can be completed with tunnel front sight with interchangeable inserts.
Just getting into black powder cartridge shooting after sometime as a muzzleloader.
A rifle has come up I am looking at purchasing,but have a few questions first.
Its a Pedersoli Sharps 1874 Infantry model, serial number SH1692.
This appears to be a very early gun going on new rifle serial numbers,would there be any issued with quality on earlier Pedersoli's?
The gun is absolutely as new and in 45/70.
Is the infantry model considered as accurate as the others? I thought perhaps the extra wood and bands might throw some variables into things.
Any other advice would be appreciated,
Thanks,
HG