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Back in the 1870s, a Sharps buffalo rifle was the gun to have on the frontier, and Cimarron named this one accordingly. The Pride of the Plains is built by Davide Pedersoli in Italy, which is about the best pedigree you can ask for in a reproduction Sharps. What sets it apart from the sea of case hardened replicas is the finish work. The coin nickel receiver against that high polish blued 30-inch octagon barrel gives it a look you just don't see on most 1874 pattern rifles, and the upgraded walnut with hand checkering on the pistol grip stock and Bridgeport-style Schnabel forearm rounds out the package.
This is a .45-70 Government single shot with sights meant to be used. The Creedmoor rear sight adjusts for the kind of elevation you need when you start stretching a .45-70 past a few hundred yards, and the tunnel front sight comes with interchangeable inserts so you can match your aiming point to the target and light conditions. Pair it with heavy cast bullets over black powder or sensible smokeless loads and you have a rifle that will hold its own in BPCR silhouette matches or long range gong shooting. It runs 46.875 inches overall and weighs in around 10 pounds, and that heft works in your favor, soaking up recoil and steadying your hold off cross sticks.
The breech loading falling block action is simple, strong, and quick to run for a single shot. Drop the lever, slide in a cartridge, close it up, and you're in business. It's a rifle that rewards a deliberate pace, whether you're working up a load at the bench or carrying it after hogs and deer in timber where one well placed .45-70 settles things.
Plenty of companies make an 1874 Sharps. Few make one this dressed up while keeping it a genuine shooter. If you want a rifle that draws a crowd at the range and still rings steel all afternoon, this one covers both jobs.
Cimarron imports this rifle from Davide Pedersoli in Italy, a maker with a long reputation for quality 1874 Sharps reproductions. Cimarron spec'd this model with upgraded wood, hand checkering, and the coin nickel receiver that gives it its distinctive look. Fit and finish reflect that partnership.
Yes, standard pressure .45-70 Government loads are fine in this modern-made action, and it also shines with traditional black powder cartridge loads. Steer clear of the hot loads marketed for lever guns like the Marlin 1895, since those aren't appropriate for reproduction Sharps rifles. Standard 300 to 405 grain factory loads and cast bullet handloads are the sweet spot.
It's well set up for it. The Creedmoor rear sight gives you the elevation adjustment needed for silhouette distances, and the tunnel front sight with inserts lets you fine tune your sight picture. The 30-inch octagon barrel and 10 pound heft help with steadiness and recoil control over a long match day.
With standard loads it's a firm push rather than a punishing kick, thanks to the rifle's weight. Black powder pressure loads with 405 grain bullets are comfortable enough for extended range sessions. It's a rifle most folks can shoot all afternoon without dreading the next shot.
| UPC | 844234103171 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | SH301 |
| Shipping Weight | 13.55 |
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