IAB Sharps

[mannyCA]

Got a buddy who brought over his block which looks like has powder damage to the face, looks as if the primer hole has distorted due to heat, don't quote me on that as I've yet to see the rifle, its in 45-70 and he's had it for years.
Im not too familiar with the IAB brand and any info would be appreciated.
also need to know where to get parts for it?
Thanks

 

[Jim Watson]

Surely you mean 1874 Sharps, the Sharps Rifle Co. folded in 1881.

Anyhow, the best source for Italian repro parts seems to be VTI

http://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=52&cat=IAB+[Pedretti]+Sharps

 

[mannyCA]

I stand corrected, thank you Jim. Was going off memory. This model just goes by the name of IAB Sharps.