The Chiappa 1874 Sharps reproduces the classic single-shot falling-block sporting rifle in a modern production example. Chambered for .45-70 Government with a 32″ octagon barrel, it pairs a color case-hardened receiver and blued barrel with a hand-oiled walnut stock for a period-correct appearance. The rifle is built for deliberate, precision shooting and historical sporting applications.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in .45-70 Government.
- Action type: Falling Block.
- The barrel measures 32 inches and is octagon in profile.
- Stock material: Hand-oiled walnut.
- Finish: Color case hardened receiver with a blued barrel.
- Trigger system: Double set trigger.
- Sights include a dovetail blade front and a ladder rear adjustable for windage and elevation.
- Design: Single-shot.
- Type: Sporting rifle.
- Extraction: Extractor.
Faithful to the Sharps 1874 sporting lines, this Chiappa example offers a combination of traditional styling and straightforward mechanical design for disciplined, single-shot shooting. Its period-appropriate furniture and adjustable iron sights make it well suited to target shooting, historical matches, and collectors seeking an authentic-feeling reproduction without modern embellishment.
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