I have both a C. Sharps New Model 1874 and a Shiloh Sharps 1874. I know that these rifles command a premium because of the waiting period to have them made to your order, but when you consider the amount of hand work involved and the high quality materials used, you have to appreciate it for what it's worth. I think the waiting period is now shorter to order them. I had to wait over two years for my C. Sharps in 1991. I bought my Shiloh in 1983 and it came in less than a month.
I have to admit that I have been outshot by guys using Pedersoli Sharps, but they were just better shooters than me.