Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 30” 45-70 Single Shot French Gray w/ Vernier
SOLD FOR: $2,725.00
Make: Shiloh Rifle Mfg. CO.
Model: Sharps Model 1874 Custom
Serial Number: B6978
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 45-70 Gov.
Action Type: Single Shot Breech Loading, Falling Block, with set triggers.
Markings: The tang is marked “B6978”.The top of the barrel is marked “Shiloh-Sharps Model 1874” and “CALIBRE 45 / 21/10”. The left side of the receiver is marked “SHILOH RIFLE MFG. CO. BIG TIMBER, MONTANA.”.
Barrel Length: 30” Heavy Octagon Barrel.
Sights / Optics: This rifle is mounted with a Simple Gray Blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear of the barrel is cut for a dovetail that is currently empty. This rifle also includes a tang mounted MVA Vernier Style micrometer rear sight with a Mid Range Staff and “small” sized eye disc.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture is a two piece smooth “Fancy” walnut. The buttstock is a full pistol grip with checkered curved lower tang, straight comb with cheek piece, and a black checkered buttplate. The handguard features a Hartford tip smooth forend. The LOP measures 14.25? from the front trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has scratches and lines but no chips or cracks. The Hartford tip has a few light surface scratches. The stock also has a few scattered lines and a noticeable dent in the cheekpiece. The top of the comb is clean and free from the characteristic eye disc marks. Overall the Furniture rates in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: The barrel is blued and the receiver, lever, tang, blade and hammer are French Grey.
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mirror bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are some patches of discoloration both on the barrel and on the right hand side of the receiver. The screw heads are undamaged and sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about 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: This rifle includes a sight cover.
Our Assessment: The Shiloh Sharps 1874 rifle in .45-70 is a highly regarded firearm, celebrated for its historical significance, craftsmanship, and accuracy. This rifle is a faithful reproduction of the original Sharps Model 1874, which gained fame in the late 19th century as a powerful and precise long-range rifle. Manufactured by Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing Company, the 1874 embodies both historical authenticity and modern precision. The rifle is chambered in .45-70, a cartridge renowned for its effectiveness in hunting and long-range shooting. The .45-70 cartridge has a storied history, having been adopted by the U.S. military in the late 1800s and widely used by hunters and marksmen for its powerful ballistics. The 30-inch octagon barrel is a standout feature of the Shiloh Sharps 1874. The octagonal shape adds to the rifle’s aesthetic appeal and provides a traditional look reminiscent of the original Sharps rifles. The length of the barrel contributes to increased accuracy, muzzle velocity, and sight radius making it ideal for long-range shooting. To enhance the long range capability of this rifle it is equipped with a Vernier sight. This type of sight is essentially a micrometer and allows for extremely precise adjustments for elevation. The Vernier tang sight is a hallmark of Sharps rifles, the use of which was famously portrayed in the 1990 classic movie “Quigley Down Under”. This example is also unique in the world of Shiloh Sharps rifles with the non engraved French Grey receiver that blends in perfectly with the Hartford tip forend. Please see our photos and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
