Sharps rifles

[travelerpnw]

I'm at the point in my collecting, that I'm ready to invest in a Sharps, more from just having one as a representative of the rifle as opposed to competitive shooting.

There are models by C. Sharps, Shiloh Sharps, Uberti, and Pedersoli. There is currently an 18 month waiting period for a Shiloh Sharps but only a 30-60 day wait for a Uberti.

I've yet to find a dealer back here in MO that has a sample of any of them to look at to get an idea of how well made they are, so would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions from the group on the best deal.

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[gsimmons]

I shot a Shiloh Sharps in N-SSA competition,(I've since sold it) they shoot very well. I'd look for a used one. Try the N-SSA site for links, they have a bulletin board and sutler links. The one had I got used and would do 1" or so groups at 50 yards.

[Patrick Chadwick]

My Pedersoli Long Range Competition Sharps from Pedersoli, in 45-70, can shoot one 1" hole off a sandsack at 100 meters. Came 2nd in the BDMP 300 meters a couple of years ago, just one behind the winner. If the winner had had my rifle, he would have been a few points further in front! And I have also shot at 1000 yards with it, in England and France. Hit the target too!

Buy whatever clangs your gong (silhouette shooting!) but you will not find a more accurate out-of-the-box BP rifle than the Pedersoli Sharps. More accurate than I can aim, anyway!


Patrick

[gunner]

Don´t know if he exports to the States, but the "Sharps Doc" has some good made rifles based on Pedersoli Sharps.

[gsimmons]

Traveller what kind of Sharps are you interested in? Civil War era or cartridge? Rifle or carbine?

[vintage hunter]

I'm with Patrick on the Pedersoli's. I have a pair of them, a 45-70 and an S.C. Robinson Confederate Sharps in .54 cal paper cartridge. Both exhibit excellent quality workmanship and are boringly accurate.

[seabot2]

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.

[Emri]

You might contact this company.........

The Three Balls Website - Homepage

They have one on the rack, but I don't know what brand it is. The owner had a C. Charps once, it may be his.

Personally, if it is just for a representative example, I'd look for an original one in nice shape for not much more than the new custom jobs.

HTH,

Emri

[Johnny Peppers]

There is no doubt that the Pedersoli's shoot great, but if you want something close to the original Sharps, go with the Shiloh. The wood and the receiver fit like they were grown together, and the finish is outstanding.

This is my Shiloh in .40 2 1/2 (.40-70 Sharps Straight).

[JBS]

I have both a Pedersoli in 45/70 and a C. Sharps in 45/120 Both are hands down fine made rifles. The C. Sharps is a tack driver to way out there. I have a 555 grain bullet I designed for it. My C. Sharps has a broach cut rifled barrel made by Badger Ordinance. I do not know if C. Sharps still uses them but if they do it is a superior barrel.