Sharps rifles are a series of large-bore, single-shot, falling-block, breech-loading rifles, beginning with a design by Christian Sharps in 1848 and ceasing production in 1881. They were renowned for long-range accuracy.

Since our inception in 1975 the C. Sharps Company artisans have done their utmost to build rifles that meet the definition of heirloom quality. We use the finest quality 8620 steel to manufacture the receivers of our rifles. Our top quality barrels are …

All models of Uberti’s 1874 Sharps rifles feature double set-triggers, allowing the front trigger to be set to a very light pull-weight—an aid to accurate shooting. Drilled and Tapped The top tang on the Sharps receiver is drilled and tapped to accommodate the mounting of …

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Although the original Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company ceased operations, the legacy of Sharps rifles continues today. Modern gunmakers such as C. Sharps Arms (founded in 1975 in Montana) and Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing Company have revived the classic Sharps designs, producing high-quality reproductions of the 1859, 1863, and 1874 models for ...

Arguably the most famous single shot rifle of the American West, the 1874 Sharps falling block rifle story began in 1848 when Christian Sharps patented his first breech-loading rifle and carbine design using paper cartridges ignited by a separate musket cap.

2022年2月23日 · Sharps rifles, designed by Christian Sharps and manufactured by Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company, became more well-known due to their employment in the Civil War battlegrounds. The Sharps rifles and carbines signaled the start of a small arms revolution.