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SKU
LB1/210120
1863 Sharps Sporting Rifle Percussion 32" .45
1863 Sharps Sporting features a 32" blued octagonal barrel with walnut checkered stock and schnabled forend.
$1,942.02
Out of stock
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The Sharps sporting rifle became known as the "Old Reliable" by those who hunted buffalo for their hides. Reproducing the Sharps models at a reasonable price ws a challenge for modern manufacturers because of its sliding breech-block and large, angular receiver. This challenge has been met and Taylor's is able to offer a wide variety of the most popular Sharps models for hunting and target shooting. If you are looking for a faithful, strong, pratical lifetime companion these models are for you. Amoung all of the Sharps models you will 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 BERDAN or SNIPER model is equipped with double set triggers.This 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 paper cartridge Sharps rifles you can find the Sporting model with octagonal barrel rust brown finish colour, adjustable front sight and set trigger, the Infantry and Cavalry models with blue round barrel, kept by bands, have fixed front sight and patchbox on the stock. Of the Infantry model there is also the Berdan version, equipped with double set trigger. All the models are equipped with graduated rear sight with sliding plate.
SKU | LB1/210120 |
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MSRP | 1942.02 |
Weight (LB) | 10.79 |
Action Type | Single shot |
Barrel Contour | Octagonal |
Barrel Finish | Blued steel |
Barrel Grooves | 6 |
Barrel Length (in) | 32" |
Barrel Twist & Rotation | RH 1x18" |
Buttplate/Pad | Casehardened steel |
Caliber | .45 |
Capacity | 1 |
Front Sight | Dovetail blade |
Forend Finish | Checkered walnut |
Frame Finish | Casehardened steel |
Hand Dominance | RH |
Ignition Type | Percussion |
New Arrival Product | No |
Manufacturer | Pedersoli |
UPC | 83966500646 |
FFL Dealer Required | No |
Overall Length (in) | 48.88" |
Percussion Cap Type | Musket cap |
Rear Sight | Dovetail ladder sight |
Stock Finish | Checkered walnut |
Taylor Tuning Option | Taylor tuning not available |
Trigger Type & Pull | Double set trigger |
Triggerguard Finish | Casehardened steel |