Make: Shiloh Rifle Mfg. CO. Big Timber Mt.
Model: Sharps Model 1874, Saddle Rifle
Serial Number: B5292
Year of Manufacture: 1997 Verified with Shiloh
Caliber: 45-70 Govt.
Action Type: Single Shot Breech Loading, Falling Block, with double set triggers.
Markings: The tang: "B5292". The left side of the receiver: "SHILOH RIFLE MFG. CO. BIG TIMBER, MONTANA". The barrel: "SHILOH SHARPS MODEL 1874 CALIBRE 45 21/10". The rear sight: "SHILOH SHARPS TM".
Barrel Length: 26" Half Octagon barrel. This rifle weighs 9 lbs 7oz.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade sight dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a buckhorn notch sight with flip up ladder sight with range markings from 200-800. The tang is drilled and tapped for a tang sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture is a two piece smooth walnut with a straight hand stock, a long lower tang, straight comb with cheekpiece, checkered case color butt plate, and a Pewter Hartford tipped forend screw set to the barrel. The LOP measures 14? from the front trigger to the back of the butt plate. There are no chips or cracks. The wood and butt plate show very minor handling with no notable marks or marrs. Overall the furniture set is in Excellent+-Like New condition.
Type of Finish: The barrel is blued and the receiver, lever, tangs, butt plate and hammer are case color.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion or pitting. If this rifle has been fired outside of factory testing it was very little. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The lower tang has the signature mark from the lever. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall the rifle is in about Like New 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: None.
Our Assessment: This Shiloh Sharps Saddle Rifle was manufactured in 1997 and is a beautifully executed example of the classic Model 1874 Sharps chambered in .45-70 Government. Built by Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing Company, these rifles are widely regarded as some of the finest Sharps reproductions ever produced, combining period-correct craftsmanship with modern manufacturing quality. This Saddle Rifle configuration features a handy 26-inch half-octagon barrel that balances traditional appearance with practical field carry. The rifle is equipped with double set triggers, allowing the shooter to select either a conventional trigger pull or an exceptionally light target-style release for precise shooting. Combined with the proven .45-70 cartridge, this configuration is equally at home on the range, in competition, or in the hunting field.
The rifle is fitted with attractive smooth walnut furniture featuring a straight-hand stock with cheekpiece and a case-colored checkered steel butt plate. A Hartford-style pewter-tipped forend adds a distinctive touch reminiscent of original Sharps rifles from the buffalo hunting era. Traditional sights consist of a buckhorn rear sight paired with a flip-up ladder sight, allowing the rifle to be used effectively at most distances. With its double set triggers, walnut stock, colorful case color metalwork, and classic Sharps styling, this 1997 Shiloh Saddle Rifle is an outstanding representation of one of America's most iconic single-shot rifle designs.
