Re: Roy Marcot. by dbm » Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:31 pm. From Ed Marron, one of the co-authors, last month - “Vol. #3 of our Sharps Firearms series has been delivered to our printer and is over 422 pages long. We have started to work on Vol. #4 of the series which will be devoted to the Model 1878 and the related arms Sharps manufactured and …Last Saturday was a typical summer day in the sunny south, hot and muggy. A friend and I gathered up some 1911s we had recently purchased and, just for fun, the nice case the Shiloh Sharps sent containing my No. 1 Sporter in went along, too. The range near my home is fairly small and the owner (nice guy!) really takes care of it.With your charged cases in a loading block you can hold the bottom of the block against the stem of your vibratory tumbler for 3-5 seconds and achieve the same thing. A card wad, .020-.060, over the powder protects the base of the bullet. If you punch your own, anything like cereal boxes work just fine.I plotted the sight settings for the various distances (200m, 300m, 385m and 500m) on a scatter chart and it was interesting that the 500m setting did not fit the same curve as the others - required less elevation than the curve would have predicted. 500m also required a very large left windage adjustment (8 minutes), whereas the adjustment for the other ranges was a minute or two.Shiloh Sharps 201 Centennial Dr Big Timber, MT 59011 Shiloh Sharps. About us; Engraving Room; ... Shiloh Forums. Shiloh Sharps 201 Centennial Dr Big Timber, MT 59011Just yesterday my Shiloh 1874 Sharps, their Sporter #1 with the 30 inch heavy octagonal barrel in 45-70 arrived. Although I'm sure there are plenty of folks here that have paid much more for a gun, for ME this is the most I've ever spent on any single one. After the added tang sight/ front sight, 2d day air shipping, tax and FFL, was $3400.A forum community dedicated to M14 and M1A Rifle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, ammunition, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, …Choices and prices are provided on Shiloh Rifle website for consideration only. Please call us if you have any questions. www.montanavintagearms.com (406)388-4027. 1863 PERCUSSION MILITARY CARBINE APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 7LBS - 8OZ STANDARD GRADE WOOD 22 ROUND BARREL LEVER CATCH IRON BLOCK FRONT SIGHT LAWRENCE REAR LADDER SIGHT STEEL MILITARY ...1874 SPORTER #3. $2,468.00. Standard Grade Wood (shown with Presentation grade wood) Shotgun or Military Buttstock No Cheek Rest No Pistol Grip Double Set... Select options. Prev. 1 2. Next. These rifles are CUSTOM ORDERED Shipping charges will be determined when the rifle is finished Charges depend on the final weight of the boxed …1874. I have two Shiloh sharps. One is a 45/70, the other a 50/70. With the 45, I’ve shot a couple antelope and an elk. I shoot 405 grain gas checked bullets and RL-7 powder. In the 50, I shoot 425 lead and RL-7 powder. I shot one large pig with it. I have a beech front sight on both an tang vernier rear on both.SASS Forums. SASS Wire Classifieds. 1874 Shiloh Sharps. Up for sale is a 1874 Shiloh Sharps Hartford model. This rifle is equipped with a 34 inch heavy bull barrel chambered in .45-70 Govt. ( 2 1/10 ) It has the pewter forearm tip with a patchbox in the stock . The rifle was built in 2000 in Big Timber ,Montana .The Shiloh Sharps can handle any 45-70 load up to and including the Ruger #1 load levels. This is a hot high pressure load getting close to 458 mag levels (recoil included) I would recommend cast lead bullets cast 1-30 for hunting or 1-20 for targets propelled by either 2f or 3f black powder Goex Old E is a good powder and available or Swiss 1. ...Senior Member. I couldn't get the pictures to load on the original post and since the pictures weren't that great I took some in the sunlight. I also weighed it and it is exactly 11 lbs unloaded. Sharps is my long distance provider. Real gunpowder is BLACK and makes a lot of smoke! That smokeless stuff is just a passing fad!Feb 8, 2019 · Ray Newman. 2307 posts · Joined 2013. #2 · Feb 8, 2019. For a forum dedicated to the 1863 Sharps, log on the Shiloh-Sharps site: Shiloh Rifle Forums - Index page. Scroll down to the "1863 support/shooting" forum. In real life may you be the bad ass you claim to be on social media.... Marlinjunkie and Triggerfinger. Share.Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 4 posts • Page 1 of 1. bohemianway Posts: 161 Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2019 9:58 pm. rebinding Sharps by Sellers. Post by bohemianway » Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:49 pm. Just looking to see if others have had their Sellers book come unbound due to old age. I went to the local bindery and ...Jan 4, 2020. #10. Shiloh has long been known as a company that builds the best reproduction rifles for the Sharps cartridge rifles. They are high priced and the company makes no bones about charging it for their guns. Whether they are worth the extra money or if they are better than the Pedersoli Sharps is debatable.Pedersoli makes one, too, unless you're set on the Shiloh. Fit, finish and accuracy of Pedersoli Sharps carbines is first rate. Depending on how much you want to shoot either one, you'll need to contact Larry Flees to get the gas check replaced so you can enjoy it all day at the range. Bob Anderson. Ordnance Sergeant.Patent names and dates that are stamped on the rifle are: C. Sharps Sept 12, 1848. C. Sharps Oct. 5, 1852. R.S. Lawrence April 12, 1859. R.S. Lawrence Feb. 15, 1859 ( this patent date is located on the rear site) The Serial number is :C,48424. I have attached some pictures to help with the identification. Thank you very much for any …In today’s digital age, discussion forum websites have become an integral part of online communities. These platforms provide a space for individuals to connect, share ideas, and e...Forums. Tools. Firearms. Sharps in 45-70. Thread starter oldbow; Start date Mar 31, 2013; oldbow Scout. Joined Jul 6, 2010 Messages 506 Likes 224 Location ... Quigley was shooting a custom Shiloh 1874 Sharps model in 45-110 with paper-patched bullets. There is a good article on the gun (actually they made three) here:Re: Ordering a Shiloh. by Jimhp02 » Fri Apr 17, 2020 3:33 pm. For me, it was a no brainer. When Lucinda said the wait for a new rifle would be 17 months, assuming they got things revved up and going soon, my heart sank. The first thing I thought about was a couple of Shiloh Sharps on one of the Internet gun sale sites.#1 · Jan 19, 2019. I just purchased a Shiloh Sharps 45-70 Cal Hartford 1876 Rifle. The question I had was, ' Could I shoot smokeless powder safely in this rifle? '. I received …20 Aug 2006 ... Never owned a Sharpes but they were the rifle of the day for sure. The Shiloh company is still in business, BTW, and a new one can be had for a ...563. Gender:Male. Location:Fredericksburg, Tx. SASS# 92048. Texican Rangers. Posted February 22, 2012. Howdy, i was wanting opinions on which Shiloh Sharps rifle i should get. My dad is selling our custom .308 to buy this rifle and i wanted the best one they had. i was looking to get the rifle in 45-70 for long range shooting.Guns - Shiloh Sharps. - Who shoots a Shiloh Sharps? Mine is a long range Express in 45-70. I shoot black powder cartridges out of it and it shoots beeter than I do. This is a target with a lyman Postel mould I use. I don't have a target to post, but this is the Original Win. mould I use in 405gr. It actually shootsShiloh Forums. Shiloh Sharps 201 Centennial Dr Big Timber, MT 59011 Shiloh Sharps. About us; Engraving Room; Custom Features; Recent Stories; Gift certificates; Sitemap; Customer Service. About your order; Wishlist; Comparison list; Ordering Info & Instructions;I was wondering if the Shiloh Sharps would qualify as a vintage sniper rifle I have one coming with a 10 power scope? I suppose in its time it was used as...Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 227 posts Page 16 of 16. Jump to page: Previous; 1 ...Mar 22, 2022. #1. I left on a nice road trip a few weeks ago and, of course, I got a call from the LGS and my long-awaited Shiloh Sharps in .45-70. They had some fun with me by mocking up a suppressor and saying I …Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 32 posts 1; 2; 3; Next; Top Dog Posts: 271 Joined: Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:51 pm Location: North East USA. Sharps Lubrication. Post by Top Dog » Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:40 pm. Dumb question but I would like to have an answer or opinion.Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 3 posts • Page 1 of 1. LHines Posts: 4 Joined: Fri Jul 28, 2023 4:32 pm. New member. Post by LHines » Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:42 pm. I recently acquired a new to me 1874 #3 sporter which I purchased from a long time friend. It is pretty much a base rifle without any upgrades other ...Size to .459 (the Sharps will likely have a .458" groove dia.). Use a medium soft lube. Use a Lyman M to expand neck and don't crimp the case. My never fail, accurate load for what you want to do is 23-24 gr 5744, .75 gr fluffy dacron fill, RCBS 405 FN GC bullet at 12 BHN and sized to .459.Someone mentioned on another forum that the 40-72 winchester is almost the exact same dimensions as the 405 winchester. Sounds like the 40-72 would be silhouette legal if made from 405 brass, which of, course is nearly the same case. Anyway, it might make an interesting chambering in a Sharps or other single shot.Re: Ordering a Shiloh. by Jimhp02 » Fri Apr 17, 2020 3:33 pm. For me, it was a no brainer. When Lucinda said the wait for a new rifle would be 17 months, assuming they got things revved up and going soon, my heart sank. The first thing I thought about was a couple of Shiloh Sharps on one of the Internet gun sale sites.1874 CREEDMOOR TARGET RIFLE. LENGTH OF PULL - SHOTGUN BUTTSTOCKS ONLY!: PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION ABOVE FOR THE EXACT STANDARD FEATURES! THE RIFLES ARE SHOWN WITH CUSTOM FEATURES AND SIGHTS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE BASE PRICE! For customer supplied Wood there is …Not that my rifles, Shiloh's and High Wall w/Badger barrel that have a .458-.450 barrel configuration won't shoot, but my Pedersoli with a .455-.450 dimensioned barrel is a stellar performer. Much has been written about the chamber specs but in my experience the barrel specs make or break the rifle when it comes to paper patching.The mainspring is part of the lock and is responsible for hammer fall. I own two 1874s, a 45-70 and a 45-2.6. I have had one lever spring failure and one firing pin break ever, in 20 years. Pretty damn good for a gun designed in the 1870s. I might add that the Bryan guns are built tighter, better and are of superior metallurgy.201 Centennial Dr. Big Timber, MT 59011. Phone Numbers. Tel: 406-932-4266. Alt: 406-932-4454. Fax: 406-932-5627. Email: [email protected] She is one of the forums admin. 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. - "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall ...Shiloh Sharps Rifle began production in 1983. Previously, the Sharps rifle reproductions were manufactured by Shiloh Products Inc. founded by Len Mulé (pronounce Mull-A) of Garfield, New Jersey, in partnership with Wolfgang Droge, who owned Drovel Tool Company of Farmingdale, New York, from 1976 to 1983. Len Mulé was responsible …Shiloh Sharps Business Rifle. I just picked up my Shiloh Sharps that I ordered through Bill Goodman. It is a Business Rifle in .50-90 with a 30" heavy tapered round barrel, full buckhorn, semi-fancy walnut, steel shotgun butt plate, pewter forend tip and brass escutcheons. I took some quick pics inside with bad lighting and will get some ...Re: New to me Shiloh Sharps Post by Randy Bohannon » Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:52 pm Doug, a lube sizer is only useful for getting lube in the grooves you do not want to "size" a perfectly made bullet from a perfectly made mould , a learned lesson from Paul Jones ."460-461" size die will not touch the bullet but will apply the lube to the ...This is a Hartford Model 1874 Sharps 50 caliber very authentic to the period and to those used to harvest the buffalo herds of the American plains. 1874 Shiloh Sharps Hartford Model (Hartford collar); 30 inch Standard Weight Full Octagon Blued Barrel; Case Color Receiver; Standard Set Triggers; Standard Wood Straight Grip Stock; Brass Escutcheons;358 posts · Joined 2011. #29 · Aug 12, 2021. Last Saturday was a typical summer day in the sunny south, hot and muggy. A friend and I gathered up some 1911s we had recently purchased and, just for fun, the nice case the Shiloh Sharps sent containing my No. 1 Sporter in went along, too. The range near my home is fairly small and the …Nothing like getting a new Shiloh Sharps in your hands:) Re: New Shiloh Sharps. pacecars #12322603 10/09/17. Joined: Oct 2011. Posts: 377. K. Kurt71. Campfire Member. Kurt71. ... "Not in an open forum, where truth has less value than opinions, where all opinions are equally welcome regardless of their origins, rationale, inanity, or truth ...Re: Smokeless load for a 45-120. 28,000 PSI is about max SAMMI standard on loads intended for ther old trapdoor Springfield, and ORIGINAL Sharps actions. I'd say keep it around 20-25K psi, and you should be fine, assuming the rifle is mechanically safe and sound as determined by a qualified gunsmith.Just yesterday my Shiloh 1874 Sharps, their Sporter #1 with the 30 inch heavy octagonal barrel in 45-70 arrived. Although I'm sure there are plenty of folks here …I know this is a Shiloh Sharps Forum and not just an overall Sharps Forum, but this could maybe be an idea for future Shiloh Sharps product expansion. I have seen this Sharps pistol in an internet auction: I didn't know that Sharps used to build pistols as well. Is there more knowledge within this community about Sharps pistols? Best regards RabertBTW I just solved, (well partially) the mystery with my Shiloh 1863 Sharps carbine. I burn out a nipple in every skirmish and they are notoriously sensitive to that so I was certain I was losing accuracy. I wrote to Shiloh to no avail asked all the "experts" I could and finally followed my instincts.Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 10 posts • Page 1 of 1. losttrail Posts: 362 Joined: Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:21 pm Location: Montana. Spotting scope under $300. Post by losttrail » Wed May 01, 2013 10:03 pm. I know, it's been beaten to death. But budget is an issue. Will be getting the Cabintree stand at Q this ...Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 7 posts • Page 1 of 1. Texas Shooter Posts: 1092 Joined: Fri Jul 18, 2003 9:51 pm Location: North Texas. 1859 New Model Shiloh Sharps? Post by Texas Shooter » Sun Dec 26, 2004 9:47 pm.The original 1874 Sharps should be limited to BP level pressures 20,000-25,000 psi. Pedersoli is the best of the Italian reproductions but does not by any means match the quality and strength of Shiloh. Sharps 74 wins more than it's share of matches against hiwalls. Shiloh Sharps is easy to disassemble and clean or repair---not so with hiwalls.After you put down the deposit with Shiloh you'll have approximately a year to change details including caliber. Some final thoughts. I think Shiloh will be around a long time. Current barrels are as good as anyones if not better. Ive never seen a Bryan era Shiloh with anything but perfect wood to metal fit. I cant say the same for C. Sharps.Shiloh Sharps. Today at 9:12am. Print Post. Hello all, I have a Shiloh that is soon to go in production. Order placed 6/8/22. Deposit paid. My father and I have 1 Shiloh and another ready to be built and have no need for a 3rd right now. Would rather focus future purchases on original single shots.Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 226 posts Page 15 of 16. Jump to page: Previous; 1 ...Forums. Tools. Firearms. Sharps in 45-70. Thread starter oldbow; Start date Mar 31, 2013; oldbow Scout. Joined Jul 6, 2010 Messages 506 Likes 224 Location ... Quigley was shooting a custom Shiloh 1874 Sharps model in 45-110 with paper-patched bullets. There is a good article on the gun (actually they made three) here:866. Shiloh sharps are beautifully made rifles with excellent fit and finish. Pedersoli have superb barrels with good metal work, especially on the action, and good inletting of the stocks. Stock finish is spotty and the wood on the standard models often is so-so but acceptable. Uberti sharps are made by Pedersoli.Mar 22, 2022. #1. I left on a nice road trip a few weeks ago and, of course, I got a call from the LGS and my long-awaited Shiloh Sharps in .45-70. They had some fun with me by mocking up a suppressor and saying I …Shiloh Sharps. Today at 9:12am. Print Post. Hello all, I have a Shiloh that is soon to go in production. Order placed 6/8/22. Deposit paid. My father and I have 1 Shiloh and another ready to be built and have no need for a 3rd right now. Would rather focus future purchases on original single shots.Ray Newman. 2307 posts · Joined 2013. #2 · Feb 8, 2019. For a forum dedicated to the 1863 Sharps, log on the Shiloh-Sharps site: Shiloh Rifle Forums - Index page. Scroll down to the "1863 support/shooting" forum. In real life may you be the bad ass you claim to be on social media.... Marlinjunkie and Triggerfinger. Share.Sharps Rifle Case-Color-Hardened Hammer | Model 1853/1861/1873 | Reproduction $ 175.00. Add to cart. Sharps Rifle Bridle | Model 1853/1861/1873 | Factory Original $ 27.50. Add to cart. Sharps Rifle Hinge Pin Catch | Model 1853/1861/1873 | Factory Original $ …SOLD. This is a nicely preserved and rebarreled Shiloh Sharps made in late 80s by the original owners. It has a browned unmarked 30 " heavy octagonal barrel 1 1/16 across flats with recessed crown. It is chambered in .40-90 (3 1/4") Straight Sharps. Beautiful bore. Shiloh rear buckhorn sporting sight and front hooded sight with post.SOLD. This is a nicely preserved and rebarreled Shiloh Sharps made in late 80s by the original owners. It has a browned unmarked 30 " heavy octagonal barrel 1 1/16 across flats with recessed crown. It is chambered in .40-90 (3 1/4") Straight Sharps. Beautiful bore. Shiloh rear buckhorn sporting sight and front hooded sight with post.Re: wood finish, what to order on new 1874. by AlmostAQuigley » Sat Jun 29, 2013 1:28 pm. Even the base grade of wood on a Shiloh is superior to the competition. I have owned standard grade wood, with the standard finish, on guns purchased "off the rack" from Shiloh; that said, on guns that have been custom ordered, a minimum of "AA" finish ...Re: Roy Marcot. by dbm » Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:31 pm. From Ed Marron, one of the co-authors, last month - “Vol. #3 of our Sharps Firearms series has been delivered to our printer and is over 422 pages long. We have started to work on Vol. #4 of the series which will be devoted to the Model 1878 and the related arms Sharps manufactured and not ...Howdy all, Friend of mine bought his wife a Shiloh Sharps in 45/70. hasn't been shot yet and no boolits loaded. She wants to be able to shot 600 yd long range without breaking a shoulder. Recommended pills and loads would be greatly appreciated. Smokeless and BP loads as she hasn't made up her mind. This will BE SASS long range …Shiloh Sharps Rifles. Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing Company is a firearms manufacturer located in Big Timber, Montana, United States . The company produces a line of reproductions of various historical black-powder rifles, including the legendary 1874 Sharps Rifle, featured in the 1990 Western film Quigley Down Under, starring Tom Selleck.I wouldn't even want to try it in a 1 in 20. My .40 caliber paper patch bullet has an original Sharps style nose and it shoots very well, but the length is only 1.250" for the 1 in 18 twist in that rifle. For those who don't know, an 18-twist. 40 caliber is a pretty slow ROT. There are a number of factors that play into making a bullet well ...I purchased anther Shiloh Sharps about 3 months ago. It is a Connecticut made Shiloh Sharps in 40-65. Shoots great with less recoil than my 45-70. ... A forum community dedicated to Sport shooters, owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, hand casting bullets, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds ...Ask Shiloh questions about your Shiloh Sharps Rifle. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 10 posts • Page 1 of 1. ironramrod Posts: 1364 Joined: Tue Aug 05, 2003 7:12 pm ... Lots of good thinkers on the forum so present your thoughts if you have some; pro or con. Regards. Top. Trigger Dr Posts: 1944Re: New to me Shiloh Sharps Post by bpcrshooter62 » Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:54 am HI I have been shooting with the same brass for over 20 years now so likely been loaded and shot 50 times each or more and still working just fine for me .651. Location. Montana. Dec 14, 2021. #1. Probably a strange question, but does anyone know if a Farmingdale Shiloh 1863 Sharps infantry rifle has a fly? I know of one for sale but I am thinking about buying and putting set triggers in it. Just tossing the idea around right now.gemmer sharps. by bigted » Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:32 am. my first post here. so hello everybody. im newly in the market for a rifle and wanted to explore the 'gemmer' style of 74 sharps. im not completely a newby to bp loading and shooting but still have a ways to go so this expenditure will be the biggest in my purchasing life....long life too ...1874 LONG RANGE EXPRESS. LENGTH OF PULL - SHOTGUN BUTTSTOCKS ONLY!: PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION ABOVE FOR THE EXACT STANDARD FEATURES! THE RIFLES ARE SHOWN WITH CUSTOM FEATURES AND SIGHTS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE BASE PRICE! For customer supplied Wood there is an …Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 3 posts • Page 1 of 1. mdeland Posts: 11708 ... 2014 1:47 am. A friend leaving the state gave me a new PTG finish reamer with a removable pilot in 40-50 Sharps straight and was wondering what this cartridge was used for. Seems a bit small of capacity for a good hunting cartridge.Home Forums Gear Free Classifieds Shiloh Sharps 1874 .45-100 for sale: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Page 1 of 2 : 1: 2: ... Shiloh Sharps 1874 Saddle Rifle .45-100, 28 inch heavy octagon barrel, D&T with MVA bases, full buckhorn sight, "B" serial number, has a small ding .... Just yesterday my Shiloh 1874 Sharps, their SThe world of sports is not just about the athle Shiloh Rifle Forums. A Community of Shiloh Rifle Enthusiasts. Skip to content. Quick links. FAQ; Board index. Shiloh Rifles. Shooter to Shooter. 40-65 or 40-70ss. Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucinda. 27 posts 1; 2; Next; PEteacher Posts: 81 Joined: Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:59 pm Location: Ottawa, KS. 40-65 or 40-70ss. Patent names and dates that are stamped o Clarksburg, MD. Posts. 731. Region: Potomac - Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. The Sharps rifle with the patch box was used by infantry units. The Model 1863 (and later) Sharps carbines, which lacked patch boxes, were used by cavalry during the Civil War and in the Indian Wars in a 50/70 centerfire version. Jim Wimbish. Talk with other Shiloh Sharps shooters. Moderators: Kirk, Lucind...
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