Sharps carbine in 45-70

 
Not to say anything against Chiappa, but the only Italian copy I have seen any number of at BPCR matches where they actually keep score is Pedersoli.
 
Not to say anything against Chiappa, but the only Italian copy I have seen any number of at BPCR matches where they actually keep score is Pedersoli.
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Right? It's like no one has ever owned one of those guns. :confused: Unless, of course, you're saying you have seen them and they did poorly/sucked. Seriously, I've seen no owner reviews anywhere, good or bad.

The closest thing I heard was that they felt well made at Shot Show, and a couple people (from Down Under, I believe) had glowing, if non-specific, reviews of the "Mare's Legs" they had bought. Most "reviews" of their rifles consist of complaints about .22LR 1911's (probably not constructed the same as a 45-70 :rolleyes:), and hurt feelings over the whole RFID/tinfoil thing :rolleyes:. I do seem to recall Chiappa made 45-70 leverguns for Puma/Cimarron/somebody, that were well-thought-of.

I see I have no choice but to buy one (you know, for research) :D

TCB
 
I have NOT seen a Chiappa copy of Sharps in actual use to know about them for sure. I see a fair number of Pedersolis and very occasionally an Armi Sport.

The exchange rate is such that buying an import is false economy.
A Shiloh still costs more but will not depreciate very fast.

Me?
I shoot a Japanese Browning "Highwall" and a real Winchester. A more modern design and more efficient.
 
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