Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this falling-block single-shot rifle today for auction, this is the Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing Company 1874 Military Rifle.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1874 Military Rifle
Serial: 3487B
Caliber: .45 2 1/10" (AKA .45-70)
Finish: Color Case Hardened Receiver and Components with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 30" Round Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Lawrence-Style Open Ladder Rear
Model: 1874 Military Rifle
Serial: 3487B
Caliber: .45 2 1/10" (AKA .45-70)
Finish: Color Case Hardened Receiver and Components with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 30" Round Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Lawrence-Style Open Ladder Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Walnut Buttstock and Full-Length Military-Style American Walnut Forend with Three Barrel Bands
Action: Falling-Block / Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Model 1874 Sharps represents one of the most iconic firearms of the American frontier and the westward expansion of the United States. Known historically by nicknames such as “Old Reliable”—a testament to its dependability among hunters and marksmen—the Sharps earned a legendary reputation for accuracy and power. While Sharps firearms date back to the late 1840s, the Model 1874 designation specifically refers to the refined metallic-cartridge rifles produced in the early 1870s, representing the pinnacle of Sharps single-shot rifle development. The 1874 Sharps became a favored rifle among frontiersmen and professional buffalo hunters, valued for its exceptional long-range performance and powerful cartridges. Its place in history was firmly cemented in 1874 when Billy Dixon made his famed 1,538-yard shot at the Second Battle of Adobe Walls, underscoring the rifle’s remarkable accuracy and effectiveness. Compared to contemporaries such as the Ballard, Springfield Model 1873, and Remington Rolling Block, the Sharps distinguished itself through its robust falling-block action, precision, and unmistakable profile. Today, the Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing Company carries this legacy forward with meticulously crafted reproductions of the 1874 Sharps Military Rifle. Manufactured in Big Timber, Montana, these rifles blend state-of-the-art CNC machining with traditional, museum-quality craftsmanship, resulting in an industry-standard reputation for their mechanical performance, flawless wood-to-metal fit, and parts that are entirely interchangeable with original 1874 components. Typical features reflect a faithful devotion to late-19th-century army contract specifications, featuring rich color-case-hardened receivers, buttplates, and barrel bands paired with deep-blued barrels.
Action: Falling-Block / Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Model 1874 Sharps represents one of the most iconic firearms of the American frontier and the westward expansion of the United States. Known historically by nicknames such as “Old Reliable”—a testament to its dependability among hunters and marksmen—the Sharps earned a legendary reputation for accuracy and power. While Sharps firearms date back to the late 1840s, the Model 1874 designation specifically refers to the refined metallic-cartridge rifles produced in the early 1870s, representing the pinnacle of Sharps single-shot rifle development. The 1874 Sharps became a favored rifle among frontiersmen and professional buffalo hunters, valued for its exceptional long-range performance and powerful cartridges. Its place in history was firmly cemented in 1874 when Billy Dixon made his famed 1,538-yard shot at the Second Battle of Adobe Walls, underscoring the rifle’s remarkable accuracy and effectiveness. Compared to contemporaries such as the Ballard, Springfield Model 1873, and Remington Rolling Block, the Sharps distinguished itself through its robust falling-block action, precision, and unmistakable profile. Today, the Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing Company carries this legacy forward with meticulously crafted reproductions of the 1874 Sharps Military Rifle. Manufactured in Big Timber, Montana, these rifles blend state-of-the-art CNC machining with traditional, museum-quality craftsmanship, resulting in an industry-standard reputation for their mechanical performance, flawless wood-to-metal fit, and parts that are entirely interchangeable with original 1874 components. Typical features reflect a faithful devotion to late-19th-century army contract specifications, featuring rich color-case-hardened receivers, buttplates, and barrel bands paired with deep-blued barrels.
Configurations strictly highlight historical military accuracy, utilizing a 30" full-round barrel chambered in the versatile and widely available .45-70 Government cartridge. Authenticity is further enhanced by a full-length American walnut fore-end secured by three steel barrel bands, a blade front sight working in tandem with a Lawrence-style open rear ladder sight, and a traditional single military trigger. Finished with straight-grained walnut stocks and standard military sling swivels, the Shiloh-Sharps reproductions serve as an uncompromising heirloom-quality tribute to the original design. These custom-built rifles remain the premier choice for discerning historical reenactors and traditional shooting enthusiasts who value the true mechanical heritage and the spirit of the American West.
Contents:
This example will ship with a black hard case and all the contents pictured above.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
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.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1184333066 |
BidPrice: |
4249.99 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-08-30 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
0 |
