Best known as a buffalo-hunting gun, the Sharps sporting rifle became known as Old Reliable by those who hunted buffalo for their hides. Taylors & Company 1874 Sharps Sporting rifle is colorful, high-quality and features a walnut stock, Schnabel forend, 32 octagonal barrel, and case hardened receiver for hunting and target shooting.
Specifications
| Action |
Sliding Breechblock |
| Caliber |
45-70 Gov |
| Barrel length |
32″ |
| Capacity |
1 |
| Trigger |
Double Set |
| Oal |
49.00″ |
| Weight |
10.60 lbs |
| Stock description |
Walnut |
| Metal finish |
Case Hardened Receiver/Blued Barrel |
| Twist |
1:18″ |
| Barrel description |
Octagon |
| Receiver material |
Case Hardened |
| Sights |
Adjustable Rear, Blade Front |
| Barrel length range |
32.00″ to 32.99″ |
| Weight range |
10.00 lbs to 10.99 lbs |
| Hand |
Right |
| Stock finish group |
Brown |
| Metal finish group |
Color Case Hardened |