Items Available For Purchase Today Object reference not set to an instance of an object. See All Sharps "Down Under" Rifle 45/70 For Sale from: EuroOptic ( FFL) | Positive feedback: 90% View | Verified Seller | 251 Completed Sales View Sellers Items Sharps "Down Under" Rifle 45/70 For Sale from: EuroOptic | Positive feedback: 90% View | Verified Seller | 251 Completed Sales View Sellers Items EuroOptic Seller Since: Apr. 2001 Identity Verified ( montoursville, PA ) This seller is an FFL City: Montoursville State: PA SOLD - $2,179.00 Shipping: Calculated on checkout (or Arrange local transfer) Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: 15 Days Description: Sharps "Down Under" Rifle 45/70 for sale by Eurooptic.com Call with questions and for best price. Discounts available The original Sharps rifle, patented in 1848 by Christian Sharps, was loaded with a linen cartridge and percussion primer. The sturdy action of Sharps rifles made them faster and easier to load than conventional muzzleloaders. In 1859, the U.S. Navy placed the first military order for 900 of the single shot rifles. That same year, John Brown’s raiders carried Sharps carbines at Harper’s Ferry. And when the Civil War began, carbine versions were ordered for the cavalry. After the war, the American Rifle Team used Sharps rifles, adapted to fire metallic cartridges, to win the first international long-range rifle match. In 1874, after 700 Comanche warriors attacked 30 buffalo hunters in the Texas panhandle, the hunters used their Sharps rifles to exact a punishing toll. By the early 1880s, the long-range models had become the favorites of professional buffalo hunters because of their long-range capability. Chambered in classic .45-70, all 1874 Sharps-replica Uberti rifles are true to the originals. The hand-engraved Sharps Extra Deluxe, previously available only through select World Class Collection™ dealers, is now available through all Uberti dealers Caliber:.45-70 Weight:11 lbs Rifle Overall Length:48.9" Action:Single shot Trigger:Double set Safety:N/A Rifle Barrel Length:34" Rifle Stock:A Grade Checkered Walnut Condition: New In Box Caliber: .45-70 Government Item #: 915567332 Stock No.: 71003 Location: PA Trades Accepted: We do trade and buy quality European optics. Share: Shipping Notes: Free Ground Eurooptic Ltd specializes in precision long range rifles, rifle scopes, spotting scopes and laser rangefinders. Over 20,000 premium items in stock by Accuracy International, Sako, Blaser, Barrett, HK, Benelli, Nightforce, Swarovski, Zeiss, Schmidt Bender and Leica. Items You've Viewed Recently Sharps "Down Under" Rifle 45/70 $2179.00 SELLER: EuroOptic (FFL Dealer) Add To Cart
