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Chiappa 1874 Sharps Down Under 45-70 Government 34" Barrel Single Shot Walnut Falling Block Rifle 920-028

Name: Chiappa 1874 Sharps Down Under 45-70 Government 34" Barrel Single Shot Walnut Falling Block Rifle 920-028
Brand: Chiappa
SKU: 11056640
Availability: PreOrder

Item #11056640 MPN 920-028 UPC NOUPC6850

Caliber 45-70 Government

Condition New

Manufacturer

Name Chiappa

Phone 937-835-5000

Website http://www.chiappafirearms.com

Address 6785 W 3rd St , Dayton, OH 45417

The 1874 Sharps, or simply the Sharps Rifle, is known for its exceptional long range accuracy. At its peak in 1874, the Sharps Rifle was adopted by numerous armies worldwide and was one of the few designs to successfully use the metallic cartridge. An icon of the Old West and used in many movies and books, the 1874 Sharps continues to be an impressive feat of nineteenth century technology. The Chiappa Firearms Company is proud to present a finely crafted reproduction of this magnificent rifle with their "Down Under" model. Manufactured using a 34" precision heavy barrel, the "Down Under" shows its true colors at the bench with supreme accuracy. An oil finished American walnut stock with pewter forend makes this piece something to behold. The barrel, frame, and side lock show original markings, paying tribute to the legacy of this firearm. Add to your collection or start a new one with this expertly crafted reproduction by Chiappa Firearms.

Specifications :

- .45-70 Government

- Single shot

- Falling block

- 34" heavy barrel

- American walnut stock

- Drilled and tapped for Creedmoor sight

- Original frame, barrel, and side lock markings

- 51" overall

- 10.6 lbs

The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this particular item.

Developed by the U.S. government for the trapdoor Springfield, the 45-70 was introduced in 1873, thus among the oldest cartridges still in continuous production. In the hands of the U.S. Army this was the cartridge that really won the West! Although officially replaced as our service cartridge by the 30-40 Krag in 1892 the 45-70 saw service in Cuba and the Philippines. It had long since been a popular sporting cartridge--and remains so today. Using a .458-inch bullet in a rimmed 2.105-inch case, original loadings with 70 grains of blackpowder used a 500-grain bullet for infantry and 405 grains for cavalry. Today's factory loads with smokeless powder are mild due to potential use in the weak trapdoor Springfield action. Standard is a 405-grain bullet at 1330 feet per second, with 300 and 350-grain loads at higher velocity available. The 45-70 was and is widely chambered in single-shots and remains popular in large-frame lever actions from Browning/Winchester, Henry, and Marlin. — Craig Boddington

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