Make: Chiappa for Charles Daly
Model: Little Sharps
Serial Number: SH11017
Year of Manufacture: 2008 CC date code.
Caliber: 218 Bee
Action Type: Single Shot Breech Loading, Falling Block, with set triggers.
Barrel Length: 26" octagon. The rifle weighs 7lbs 4oz with the scope.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a simple blade dovetailed to the barrel. This rifle is mounted with a Malcolm 3x scope with external windage and elevation adjustments. The reticle is a simple crosshair. The sight picture is clear and the light transmission is good. The rear scope mount is slightly loose to the barrel. The adjustment knobs function correctly and have locks. Overall the scope is in Good+ condition. The tang is drilled and tapped for a sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture set is a two piece smooth walnut. The stock is a straight hand grip, straight comb and has a smooth case color metal butt plate. The forend is a smooth Schnabel style forend. The LOP measures 13.75? from the front trigger to the back of the butt plate. The wood shows minor scattered compressions and surface level lines. There are no chips or cracks. The butt plate shows some minor scratches and nicks. Overall the wood is in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued barrel, the receiver, lever, hammer and butt plate are case color.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion. The crown is clean showing no fouling. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 9.75/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The barrel shows some scattered minor marks and small scratches. The leading edges of the muzzle show finish loss. The lower tang shows a rub mark from the lever. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: This rifle has double set triggers, which function correctly. The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes the original box and thread in scope caps
Our Assessment: This Charles Daly Little Sharps Rifle was manufactured in 2008 by Chiappa Firearms for Charles Daly as a miniaturized modern interpretation of the classic Sharps sporting rifle. Chambered in .218 Bee, it features a 26-inch octagon barrel, blued finish, and beautifully case-colored receiver and butt plate that capture the appearance of the original late-19th century rifles. Weighing just 7 pounds, 4 ounces, the rifle balances beautifully and is ideally suited for small game, varmint hunting, or leisurely target shooting. It is further equipped with double set triggers, allowing the shooter to choose between a conventional trigger pull or an exceptionally light release for precision shooting.
Complementing the rifle is a Malcolm 3x scope featuring external windage and elevation adjustments with a simple crosshair reticle, perfectly matching the rifle's traditional styling while offering practical magnification. The smooth walnut furniture includes a classic straight-hand stock and Schnabel forend, completing the timeless look of this elegant single shot. Combining classic Sharps aesthetics, Italian craftsmanship, and the mild, accurate .218 Bee cartridge, this Little Sharps is a charming modern rifle that captures the spirit of the golden age of American sporting arms.
