A Uberti 1874 Sharps “Down Under” 45-70 34” Quigley Style Rifle Soule Sight

SOLD FOR: $2,425.00

LSB: WY250202GW009

Make: A. Uberti

Model: Sharps Model 1874 “Down Under”

Serial Number: SH29752

Year of Manufacture: Modern, the date code is illegible.

Caliber: 45-70 Gov.

Action Type: Single Shot Breech Loading, Falling Block, with set triggers.

Markings: The bottom of the barrel is marked “SH29752 CAL. 45-70 CAT. .10650”. The top of the barrel is marked “A. UBERTI-ITALY   STOEGER-ACCOKEEK,MD”. The receiver is stamped with several proofs including the illegible date code. The right side of the receiver is marked “SHARPS’ PAT. OCT 5TH 1852”.

Barrel Length: 34” Heavy Octagon Barrel. The rifle weighs 13lbs 8 OZ.

Sights / Optics: This rifle is mounted with a Globe front sight with a simple post insert and a spirit level. The rear sight dovetail has been filled with a second spirit level. This rifle also includes a tang mounted Pedersoli Soule Sight that is fully windage adjustable, with a long range staff, and Hadley style multi aperture eye disc.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two piece checkered walnut. The buttstock is a checkered straight hand grip, straight comb and has a color case, smooth metal  buttplate and patchbox. The forend is a checkered, tapered forend with a Hartford Tip. The LOP measures 14? from the front trigger to the back of the buttplate. The wood shows scattered light lines and compressions with a notable rub wear patch underneath the patch box, a patch of rub wear on the belly near the toe, and the marks from the eye disc of the comb. There are no visible chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp. Overall The furniture rates in about Very Good+ to Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: The barrel is blued and the receiver, lever, and hammer, patchbox, and buttplate are color cased.

Finish Originality: All Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion. There is some very minor fouling present on the edges of the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The muzzle and edges of the muzzle show some finish loss, there is some glue from tape stuck to the barrel, the barrel shows some minor scattered nicks, the buttplate also has some minor scattered nicks. The action shows some minor rub wear on the friction surfaces. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear with the exception of the date code. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good + to Excellent condition.

Mechanics: This rifle has double set triggers, which function correctly. The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: The Uberti Model 1874 Sharps Down Under Edition is a high-quality reproduction of the iconic Sharps rifle, designed for long-range precision shooting and historical appreciation. Chambered in .45-70 Government, it features a 34-inch heavy octagon barrel, which provides excellent stability, reduced recoil, and improved accuracy for extended-range shooting. The rifle is equipped with a Soule-style rear sight with Hadley style eye disc and a globe front sight with a spirit level, making it well-suited for precision shooting in both competition and hunting applications.

Uberti’s Down Under Edition pays homage to the legendary Sharps rifles made famous by their use on the American frontier and in the movie “Quigley Down Under” (1990). The combination of the long 34-inch barrel and high-quality sights allows shooters to engage targets at extreme distances, taking full advantage of the .45-70’s capabilities. The rifle’s robust falling block action and precision craftsmanship make it a highly sought-after firearm among collectors, marksmen, and fans of historical firearms. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.