Official Shiloh Sharps Image Thread

[bigted]

Although not a Shiloh, I thought maybe some would enjoy the pictures of my original Sharps 50-70 carbine. It is well used but the bore is nice and shiny.

so the question begs an answer...how does this old sweetheart shoot? what recoil and do you shoot bp in her?

I see em for sale often and get tempted but have never had nor shot a 50-70 so don't know in a short lite rifle what shooting it would be like.

[mazo kid]

Actually, I've never loaded any ammo for the ol' gal. I've heard there was a reason for the reduced powder charge for the carbine as opposed to the rifle! I have a friend who fires his and he says the recoil is brisk; I don't know if he loads with the rifle charge or not. I would only shoot black powder loads in this gun.

[bigted]

that is absolutely a keeper. I can bet that full loads are a bit brisk for sure. they only weigh around 7 lbs as I understand. my #1 is this same weight and the loads that approach ruger pressure do bump a bit as well.

thankyou for showing this old girl. I cant imagine anyone having any heartburn with a photo of the original article. especially this in so apparently good shape.

[pbcaster45]

Here's my "Plain Jane" Shiloh Sharps Hartford Model. Standard grade wood, steel shotgun buttstock, heavy octagon barrel, bedded forearm in 45-70 Gov. Globe front sight with Riflesmith Midrange Tang Sight. Took it out shooting today after a five year stint in the gun safe (disgraceful!)



I was really worried the bullet lube would be all dried out after five years in the closet.



They shot great, but I need practice... five shots at 100 yards.



Bullet: Paul Jones 540 gr. Creedmoor (.458/1-20 alloy/SPG)
Powder: SR-4759 23.0 grs./0.0025 paperwad/0.5 grs. Dacron filler
Primer: Federal 210
Case: Winchester
Average Velocity: 1216.96 fps
Extreme Spread: 26.86
Standard Deviation: 9.89

[HotGuns]

Question for yall.

I see that there are basically two "Sharps" companys, Shiloh and C Sharps and I see that at one time they were the same.

I also see that some people swear by the Shiloh and others like the C Sharps.

Is there really any difference? Is one better than the other? Is one better quality than the other? Arent they the same rifle built to the same specs?

I honestly don't know, that's why I am asking. I also see some websites devoted to Shiloh and others devoted to C Sharps.

Is it just a Chevy vs. Ford thing. From what I've seen both of them make some absolutely beautiful rifles. Just looking at these pictures makes me want one.

[mazo kid]

I think initially the Shiloh devotees were saying that the 1875 Sharps that C Sharps were selling was never a "production" rifle. Now both companies offer the 1874 as well as other rifles. I think that both companies make excellent rifles. Several years ago we visited the Shiloh shop, but didn't visit the C Sharps shop...only a block or 2 away on the same street.

[concho]

PBcaster nice group !

[concho]

Jon K where did you get the pistol grip attachment ? I shattered my right elbow and now have a crooked arm , need pistol grip type for all my rifles as hand will not bend enough for holding a straight grip rifle . Thanks . concho

[pbcaster45]

Thanks Concho! When the heat lets up maybe I can try some blackpowder loads again. I've got some 5 year old ammo laying around loaded up with the Jones bullet and some Swiss 1 1/2. I know they'll outshoot the smokeless!

[SourMashII]

Just on their website... and all 7 pages of this thread. I have a new goal....

[wyoduster]

Yes I think I have an addiction...

[ColColt]

Good grief!! Obviously, you're not married. Whew...I thought I was looking at 16 different rifles but noticed it's 8 instead.

[45bpcr]

Bringing them all next weekend Wyo? To my thinking, 10 would be a nice round number

45bpcr

[wyoduster]

Yes I'm married to a wonderfull woman, She understands (weird huh?).. and yea only 8.. Thats enough............for now.

Good grief!! Obviously, you're not married. Whew...I thought I was looking at 16 different rifles but noticed it's 8 instead.

[GOPHER SLAYER]

wyo, besides a 45-70, what other calibers do you have? by the way, that is a beautiful cillection.

[GOPHER SLAYER]

I see in my post that I misspelled collection. Well the i is just too close to the o.

[wyoduster]

40-90SS ,40-90BN,(2)40-65,40-70SS,45-90 ,50-90 ,and 54cal.

wyo, besides a 45-70, what other calibers do you have? by the way, that is a beautiful cillection.

[HotGuns]

Here's mine. Shiloh Sharps 45-90. No.3 Sporter
Its got a few extras on it.






Semi-fancy wood.

[bigted]

hot guns ... very nice there. the #3 is just plain Sharps in appearance. I prefer the pistol grip of the #1 or Montana but they are all so nice to include my plain Jane Hartford in 45-120. thanks for sharing your beauty.

[Jim Kitchen]

Here's mine, I picked her up on election day last year. She's a Sporter #1 in .45-70 with a 34 inch barrel.



It's everything I really had hoped it would be.