Chiappa · Rifle
Chiappa 1874 Sharps
Bolt action · .45-70 Government
About the Chiappa 1874 Sharps
The Chiappa 1874 Sharps is a faithful reproduction of the iconic falling-block single-shot rifle. Features an octagonal barrel, color case-hardened receiver, hand-oiled checkered walnut stock with patch box, and tang sights. Available in 30" and 34" barrel lengths.
The 1874 Sharps was the preferred rifle of buffalo hunters on the American frontier and gained fame at the Battle of Adobe Walls in 1874. Chiappa's reproduction allows modern shooters to experience this legendary design.
Chiappa 1874 Sharps specifications
General
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer-fired
- Trigger
- Set trigger
- Calibres
- .45-70 Government
- Magazine capacity
- 1 rounds
- Magazine
- Internal
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 813 mm (32.0 in)
- Overall length
- 1245 mm (49.0 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 4.63 kg (10.20 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling
- Right hand
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Steel
- Stock
- Walnut
- Finish
- blued
History
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- IT
Features
- Falling block action
- Octagonal barrel
- Color case receiver
- Tang sight
- Patch box
- Single shot
Safety
- Half cock safety
Falling block action. Available barrel lengths: 30", 32", 34" octagonal. Color case or brown finish. Also available in Down Under 34" configuration.
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