This video demonstrates the firing of a historical 1874 Sharps Montana Rough Rider rifle in .45-70 Government caliber. Expert shooter Hickok45 showcases the rifle's falling block action and its iconic Vernier scale tang sight. The demonstration includes loading a heavy lead projectile, firing at a distant steel gong, and achieving a successful hit, highlighting the rifle's long-range potential, famously depicted in 'Quigley Down Under'.
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