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Best known as a buffalo-hunting gun, the Sharps sporting rifle became known as "Old Reliable" by those who hunted buffalo for their hides. Among those associated with the rifles were buffalo Bill Cody, and Bat Masterson to name a few who used the big single-shot to maximum effect on the seemingly endless herds of buffalo. Now Taylor's & Company is proud to offer the colorful, high-quality 1874 Sharps Sporting Rifle featuring walnut stock, Schnabel forend, 32" octagonal barrel, and case hardened receiver for hunting and target shooting.

Specifications:

- Action: Sliding Breechblock
- Caliber: 45-70 Government
- Barrel Length: 32"
- Capacity: 1
- Trigger: Double Set
- OAL: 49"
- Weight: 10.6 lbs
- Stock: Walnut
- Metal Finish: Blued Steel Barrel/Case Hardened Receiver
- Twist: 1:18"
- Barrel: Octagon
- Receiver Material: Steel
- Sights: Adjustable Rear, Blade Front

Caliber Dictionary

The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Developed by the U.S. government for the trapdoor Springfield, the 45-70 was introduced in 1873, thus among the oldest cartridges still in continuous production. In the hands of the U.S. Army this was the cartridge that really won the West! Although officially replaced as our service cartridge by the 30-40 Krag in 1892 the 45-70 saw service in Cuba and the Philippines. It had long since been a popular sporting cartridge--and remains so today. Using a .458-inch bullet in a rimmed 2.105-inch case, original loadings with 70 grains of blackpowder used a 500-grain bullet for infantry and 405 grains for cavalry. Today's factory loads with smokeless powder are mild due to potential use in the weak trapdoor Springfield action. Standard is a 405-grain bullet at 1330 feet per second, with 300 and 350-grain loads at higher velocity available. The 45-70 was and is widely chambered in single-shots and remains popular in large-frame lever actions from Browning/Winchester, Henry, and Marlin. — Craig Boddington

Specifications
Specification   Value
Quantity   1
     
MFG NO    220008
SKU    11056478
UPC    839665005088
Manufacturer
Taylor's & Company
Phone:   540-722-2017
Email:   info@taylorsfirearms.com
Website:   http://www.taylorsfirearms.com
Address:   304 Lenoir Drive

Winchester, VA 22603
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