Videos tagged with Sharps 1874

This video showcases a genuine circa 1860s Sharps Buffalo Rifle, originally a breech-loading black powder firearm converted to metallic cartridges. Now chambered in .45-90, it's being prepared for a period-appropriate Malcolm-style scope for long-range shooting. Despite re-barreling impacting collector value, it remains a significant piece of American West history.

This review showcases the Shiloh Sharps 1874 Sporter #1, highlighting its exceptional craftsmanship, including walnut stocks and color case hardened steel. The rifle features a 28-inch half-octagonal, half-round barrel, making it lighter and handier than full octagonal models. The demonstration covers the falling block action, .45-70 shooting, and the unique double set trigger system for precision.

This video features the Shiloh Sharps 1874 Montana Rough Rider in .45-70 Government, highlighting its historical significance as a 'buffalo gun'. Hickok45 demonstrates its accuracy and discusses practical advice on ammo stockpiling using 'dollar-cost averaging' and the benefits of renting full-auto firearms due to high ownership costs.

This review details a custom-refitted Sharps 1874 Buffalo Rifle, originally a .45 caliber, now chambered in .40-100 Sharps. It features a heavy barrel and a rare W.C. Rice telescopic sight with a unique free-recoiling mount to manage heavy recoil. The rifle showcases historical gunsmithing by P. Bergersen and includes double set triggers for precision shooting.