Who sells Cavalry Sharps?

[El Coyote]

Howdy all! I am searching for a repro of an 1874 Cavalry Sharps. Have you guys seen any for sale?

[Blackpowder Burn]

You can get one built by either C Sharps Arms (www.csharpsarms.com) or Shiloh Sharps (www.shilohrifle.com).

Look at the 1874 Military Carbine at Shiloh, or the 1874 Carbine at C Sharps.  Both are built in Big Timber, Montana.

http://www.shilohrifle.com/img/rifles/74-mil-carbine.png  or

http://csharpsarms.com/catalog-detail/31/Model-1874-Carbine-Hunter-s-Rifle.html

[El Coyote]

Any good options for poor folks?

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[Tascosa Joe]

Cimarron had them cataloged a few years ago.  Some were marked with the Texas Star and sold as Texas Ranger guns.  Not sure if they are still available.

[Rowdy Fulcher]

T Joe
Was the Texas Ranger in 50-70 ?

[Roosterman]

Any good options for poor folks?

You can find used shiloh sharps carbines for around $1000 if you look. I have 3 shiloh sharps guns and have never paid more than $1100 for one.

[Coal Creek Griff]

I don't know if it's stll available, but there was one over on the BPCR forum a while back: http://www.bpcr.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4766#p26876.

I have no knowledge of this rifle or the seller.  I'm just passing on the info.

CC Griff

[El Coyote]

I don't know if it's stll available, but there was one over on the BPCR forum a while back: http://www.bpcr.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4766#p26876.

I have no knowledge of this rifle or the seller.  I'm just passing on the info.

CC Griff

Thanks for the link! How do I register for that site?

[Coal Creek Griff]

How do I register for that site?

That's a good question.  I've been a member so long, I don't remember and I can't figure it out...  Hmm...

[Tascosa Joe]

T Joe
Was the Texas Ranger in 50-70 ?

Rowdy, it was in 50-70.  Two Wright Arms at Springtown, TX had the only carbines I saw.

[James Hunt]

Actually, in my experience, the 67-68 conversion Sharps in .50gvt is the last remaining affordable original Sharps. Seems to be less expensive than the CW percussion model. I still see them occasionally at the antique arms show for between $1000 and $1800, these are ones in fairly decent shape with a shootable bore. I picked one up several years ago with a nearly pristine bore for $1100. It shoots very well, albeit about nine inches high at the lowest site setting. Fairly decent groups for the short little barrel.

You might consider spending a few more bucks to end up with a truly collectable piece that you can use and make the argument to yourself that it was not a purchase but rather an investment.



Of course have it inspected by a reliable bp gunsmith if there is such a person, or do as I do...., review your will, offer a furtive look to the heavens with a few words of faith, look the other way, and pull the trigger. Has worked for me so far.  

[El Coyote]

Actually, in my experience, the 67-68 conversion Sharps in .50gvt is the last remaining affordable original Sharps. Seems to be less expensive than the CW percussion model. I still see them occasionally at the antique arms show for between $1000 and $1800, these are ones in fairly decent shape with a shootable bore. I picked one up several years ago with a nearly pristine bore for $1100. It shoots very well, albeit about nine inches high at the lowest site setting. Fairly decent groups for the short little barrel.

You might consider spending a few more bucks to end up with a truly collectable piece that you can use and make the argument to yourself that it was not a purchase but rather an investment.



Of course have it inspected by a reliable bp gunsmith if there is such a person, or do as I do...., review your will, offer a furtive look to the heavens with a few words of faith, look the other way, and pull the trigger. Has worked for me so far.  

Now that is a sweet looking rifle.  I already own an original trapdoor and right now Im looking for a good shooter.  I do love the look of that carbine and saber.

[Okefinokee Outlaw]

http://www.bpcr.net/index-a.htm

To register, click on Group:BPCR.net and see instructions.

[El Coyote]

Well someone beat me to the Cavalry Sharps that Griff posted a link too. The seller still has an ArmiSport infantry Sharps with set trigger. It is going for $850, should I get this one or what for a cavalry model? The rifle would pull some hunting duty as well as shoot in long range side matches. Any advice would be appreciated.

A special thanks to Griff for helping me out.

[Coal Creek Griff]

Well, no one seems to be jumping in to advise you.  If you haven't done so, I'd advise searching this forum for previous comments on Armi Sport rifles.  Not being a hunter, it seems like the infantry rifle might be a little unwieldy, but I guess it would depend on your hunting style.  Lastly, I'd haunt gunbroker or similar sites and see what else might show up.  As I mentioned before, there are others with far more knowledge than I have, but I thought maybe I'd get things going for you.

CC Griff

[El Coyote]

Well, no one seems to be jumping in to advise you.  If you haven't done so, I'd advise searching this forum for previous comments on Armi Sport rifles.  Not being a hunter, it seems like the infantry rifle might be a little unwieldy, but I guess it would depend on your hunting style.  Lastly, I'd haunt gunbroker or similar sites and see what else might show up.  As I mentioned before, there are others with far more knowledge than I have, but I thought maybe I'd get things going for you.

CC Griff

Thanks Griff. After researching I think I'll keep an eye out for a Pedersoli instead.

[Drydock]

They don't make the .50-70 any more, but you can still get these, fairly close to the M1868 post war conversions.

http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/single-shot-rifles-1/single-shot-rifles-sharps/single-shot-rifles-armi-sport/armi-sport-mcnelly-carbine-rifle-45-70-22-in-round-as300.html