So, I haven't "bought" yet but I got approval through the financial CEO and War Department (wife- aka SWMBO) to order and put a down payment on a Shiloh Sharps 1874 Sporter #3 when we pass through Montana in two weeks. It will be 2 years before it's built most likely and a down payment of 10% is the norm from what I hear, until the build starts.
I retire June 28th 2018 so this is an early/late retirement gift. This should lessen the wear on my Springfield 1873 (built in 1883) Trapdoor. (*hyperlinked if you want to see it, in bold)
I'm a simple guy, that loves to shoot mid range (300-500). I *might* take it out long range once in a while. I don't need fancy wood, etc etc. Just a working man's rifle.
Feedback appreciated on my choices!
Here are the details.
1874 SPORTER #3
1874 SPORTER #3
CALIBER: 45-70
BARREL LENGTH: 32"
BARREL WEIGHT: HVY.OCT BARREL
FEATURES: NONE
WOOD UPGRADES: STANDARD WOOD FINISHES: AA - Standard (+$170.00)
METAL FINISHES: STANDARD COLOR CASED BUTTPLATE: MILITARY BACKGROUND
BRASS ESCUTCHEONS: NONE
CUSTOM BEDDING: CUSTOM BED (+$50.00)
SLING SWIVELS: NONE
TRADITIONAL CHECKERING: NONE
FOREARM TIP: NONE
HARTFORD COLLAR: NONE
POLISHED SCREWS: FIREBLUED (+$77.00)
PISTOL GRIP: NONE
PATCHBOX: NONE
REAR BARREL SIGHT: NO REAR DOVETAIL
VERNIER TANG SIGHTS: #108 MID-RANGE (+$316.00)
FRONT SIGHT: SHILOH #111 (+$80.00)
DRILL AND TAP MVA SCOPE: NONE
Photo shown with fancy wood and round barrel (not ordered as photo suggests, it is a stock website photo):