Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this falling-block rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Sharps 1874 Cavalry Carbine.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Sharps
Model: 1874 Cavalry Carbine
Serial: 261C
Caliber: .45-120
Finish: Color Case Hardened Receiver with Blued Barrel
Barrel Length: 22" round barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Straight Grip Stock with Color Case Hardened Buttplate
Action: Falling-Block, Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Sharps 1874 Cavalry Carbine is essentially a compact, single-shot variant of the famed Sharps Model 1874 falling-block rifle, representing how the venerable Sharps design was adapted into a shorter “carbine” configuration suited for mounted use, hunting, and frontier work in the post–Civil War American West. The base Model 1874 — nicknamed the “Old Reliable” because of its rugged and dependable falling-block action and capability with powerful metallic cartridges — was introduced in the early 1870s as a purpose-built rifle for the newest generation of black powder cartridges like the .45-70 Government and others, replacing earlier percussion and converted arms from the Civil War era and quickly gaining a reputation among buffalo hunters and long-range shooters for its accuracy and strength. A cavalry-style carbine based on this design typically features a 22-inch round barrel — significantly shorter and handier than full-length rifle barrels — while retaining the same robust falling block action and single-shot feeding system that made the Sharps legendary; it is most commonly chambered in the .45-70 Government cartridge, giving it serious stopping power for both big game and defensive use in open country. The shorter barrel and overall length (around 39 inches) made it easier to handle from horseback or on the move compared with full-size rifles, and period and reproduction examples often include features such as fixed-blade front sights and ladder or adjustable rear sights appropriate for the ballistic characteristics of the heavy rounds it fired. Historically, while the original U.S. Cavalry carbines in the 1860s were older Sharps models converted to metallic cartridges, the later 1874-pattern carbines and sporting versions carried forward that legacy into the Indian Wars and the era of the American frontier, blending martial practicality with the hunting ethos of the West. Today, examples and high-quality reproductions of the Sharps 1874 Cavalry Carbine are prized by collectors and shooters alike for their classic lines, mechanical simplicity, and connection to one of the most iconic firearms of the late 19th century.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1874 Cavalry Carbine
Serial: 261C
Caliber: .45-120
Finish: Color Case Hardened Receiver with Blued Barrel
Barrel Length: 22" round barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Straight Grip Stock with Color Case Hardened Buttplate
Action: Falling-Block, Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Sharps 1874 Cavalry Carbine is essentially a compact, single-shot variant of the famed Sharps Model 1874 falling-block rifle, representing how the venerable Sharps design was adapted into a shorter “carbine” configuration suited for mounted use, hunting, and frontier work in the post–Civil War American West. The base Model 1874 — nicknamed the “Old Reliable” because of its rugged and dependable falling-block action and capability with powerful metallic cartridges — was introduced in the early 1870s as a purpose-built rifle for the newest generation of black powder cartridges like the .45-70 Government and others, replacing earlier percussion and converted arms from the Civil War era and quickly gaining a reputation among buffalo hunters and long-range shooters for its accuracy and strength. A cavalry-style carbine based on this design typically features a 22-inch round barrel — significantly shorter and handier than full-length rifle barrels — while retaining the same robust falling block action and single-shot feeding system that made the Sharps legendary; it is most commonly chambered in the .45-70 Government cartridge, giving it serious stopping power for both big game and defensive use in open country. The shorter barrel and overall length (around 39 inches) made it easier to handle from horseback or on the move compared with full-size rifles, and period and reproduction examples often include features such as fixed-blade front sights and ladder or adjustable rear sights appropriate for the ballistic characteristics of the heavy rounds it fired. Historically, while the original U.S. Cavalry carbines in the 1860s were older Sharps models converted to metallic cartridges, the later 1874-pattern carbines and sporting versions carried forward that legacy into the Indian Wars and the era of the American frontier, blending martial practicality with the hunting ethos of the West. Today, examples and high-quality reproductions of the Sharps 1874 Cavalry Carbine are prized by collectors and shooters alike for their classic lines, mechanical simplicity, and connection to one of the most iconic firearms of the late 19th century.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1154869513 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-02-22 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
625 |
