C. Sharps Arms Mod 1875 Sharps Sporting Rifle 24” 45-70 Single Shot Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,507.00
LSB#: LSB250527BS003
Make: C. Sharps Arms Co.
Model: “Old Reliable” 1874 Sharps
Serial Number: O-123
Year of Manufacture: 1983 or later
Caliber: 45-70
Action Type: Single Shot, Lever-Operated, Falling Block Action.
Markings: The top of the barrel at the front of the forend is marked “C. SHARPS ARMS CO. INC. CALIBRE 45 2 1/10 ”. The underside of the barrel is marked “O-123”. The left side of the receiver is marked “C. SHARPS ARMS CO. INC. / BIG TIMBER, MONTANA” .
Barrel Length: 24” round barrel.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a patridge front sight dovetailed to the barrel and painted orange. The rear sight is a buckhorn sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture is a two piece smooth high grade fancy walnut. The buttstock is a straight hand, with long lower tang, straight comb and has a color case hardened checkered metal buttplate. The LOP measures 14? from the front trigger to the back of the buttplate. The wood shows only minor handling with just a few pressure dents. The buttplate shows almost no wear. The furniture rates an Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case Colored.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle is in Excellent to Like New condition showing only barely visible handling.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories:
Our Assessment: This Mod 1875 rifle from C. Sharps Arms in Big Timber, Montana is a finely crafted reproduction of the iconic 19th-century single-shot rifle that earned legendary status on the American frontier. This particular example is chambered in .45-70 Government and features a 24-inch round barrel. The rifle is outfitted with a schnabel forend and a straight-hand fancy walnut stock.
The original 1875 was vanishingly rare, with only five examples made. Christian Sharps hoped to build a stronger, lighter rifle that was easier to manufacture.
The original Sharps rifles were a series of large bore single shot falling block breech loading rifles produced between 1848 and 1881. A feared sniper weapon in the Civil War, they brought us the term “sharpshooter”. This modern C. Sharps Arms build honors that heritage with attention to period-correct details and precision machining. Whether used for silhouette competitions or historical reenactment, this rifle offers both outstanding performance and a direct connection to one of the most respected firearm designs in American history. Please see our high quality photos. -C.B.
