Shiloh Sharps or C.Sharps

How does the Pedersoli or Uberti stack up? Not for competition, just a shooter.

I would love a C. Sharps or a Shilo, but 2K on up is a little out of my range.

I would be shooting smokeless 45/70. Where do the sharps fall in the pressure range, Marlin lever, Ruger #1, or do they need lower pressure loadings?
 
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Pedersoli is the best of the Italian repros, and the only one I have ever seen shot successfully at BPCR. All they will say is that their guns are proof tested for regular use with smokeless powder up to the SAAMI maximum of 28,000 CUP. Lyman says that will get a 420 grain bullet to more than 1800 fps, which is way more fun than I want.

Shiloh says THEIR Sharps will stand Ruger pressures but recommend loading lighter and letting the 30 inch barrel make up the difference.

The leading vernier tang sights are MVA and Baldwin.
"For the money", you can pay less and shoot ok with Parts Unknown imported from the Ukraine and several of the guys on the Shiloh board are very strong on Ron Heilman. Pedersoli has their own line of sights, but the line count at the last match I went to showed two Pedersoli Sharps but no Pedersoli rear sight.
 
Thanks Jim, I just want a shooter. I have checked into the Pedersoli's, just wanted some opinions from guys that have experience with them. I'm just afraid its going to be a curse, I'm sure I'll want more.:D
 
Re: Pedersoli vs. Uberti Sharps...

Dick Trent of Pedersoli USA claims that Uberti does NOT make a Sharps. Mr. Trent says that Pedersoli makes the entire rifle, Uberti purchases them and roll marks their name on them. The barrels are definitely marked Pedersoli, but I'll have to take his word on the action and wood. The tang sight that came with my Uberti was a piece of garbage, but other than that, I have no complaints. I picked up a Lee Shaver deluxe long range soule sight w/Hadley eye cup for a reasonable price, and it's worked out quite well.
 
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I own three rifles from C-Sharps, 1 1875 in 40-65 and 2 1874s in 45-70 very happy with all three. The 75 I bought used and the other 2 I waited over 4 yrs to get. Worth the wait.
I have shot in the Creedmore at Raton some, thats 800-900& 1000 yds, one of those yrs I shot the over all winner shot a C- Sharps high wall in 45-70.
What ever you decide by American. I shoot often and have tried the others.
 
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Hi folks, I've now had my Shilohs for 27 years and have had much enjoyment shooting & fondling them. For the past few years I've been contemplating getting a Hi Grade Model 1874 ( USA made ONLY. ) before I'm ready for the last ride. I have been aware of the feud going on regarding the two custom builders, and the opinions I've read about them. I must say this 2 year long thread and opinions, pictures etc. allowed me to contact C. Sharps Arms with no qualms at all and order a Custom Boss Gun, with #2 Engraving, fancy wood, checkering, etc. Well, it arrived 2 weeks before Christmas, and, I must say, the workmanship, attention to detail, service, leave nothing to be desired. I, and others who have seen this rifle have been overwhelmed with its beauty. Thanks for the honest opinions, and thank you C. Sharps Arms.
Also I must thank Steve Baldwin for the superb quality sights these rifles are now equipped with, allowing these old eyes a few more years (hopefully) of enjoyment.
Jay Y.
 
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I have a Pedersoli "QUIGLEY" in 45-90 . the workmanship , fit, wood,finish is all beautifull. Even the fit of the patch box is perfect. Though not cheap it a great gun.
 
C.Sharps

I own three C. Sharps rifles. An 1875 Sporting Rifle in .38-55 I bought used. I added the fully adjustable long range sights. An 1885 Hi-Wall in .32-40. I ordered this with all of the bells and whistles including Extra Fancy wood. The third is thge 1874 Boss Gun Grade I in .45-90. Again, ordered everything with this rifle. All three are fantastic shooters, not to mention lookers. Contemplating ordering an 1885 High-Wall in .22 L.R. for indoor silhouettes.
I could not be happier with my choices.
Pictures of the 1874 Boss Gun included.
 

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74 vs 74

GoldenRoyBoy, I am a computer dummy, it took me 3 weeks to post the above message. Pictures? Not from me, I'll ask my son to post some within a week.
Pukindog, That Boss Gun is gorgeous. I'm contemplating an 1875 Classic in 45/90, with a few whistles. I had a sweetheart of an 1886 Winchester in 45/90 a long time ago, traded it off for a M71 Winchester and have always regretted it. That was about 40 years ago, and am still regretting it!
I'm totally pleased with my "Boss Gun". As I mentioned before, my 1874s have Steve Baldwin sights installed on them, also my 1863 Shiloh, C. Sharps sights are great, but I'm used to Steve Baldwin's sights. Sorry for being so long winded. Take care.
Jay Y.
 
Here's some glorious engraving performed on a C. Sharps by J.W. Huddleston, gunmaker/engraver.

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What can you say? Just beautiful. Works of art. ( This coming from a collector of Belgian Browning High-Power rifles with several Olympian Grade rifles).

Jeff
 
74 vs 74

Hi, Leave it to me, to have something to disappear off the face of the earth, not the first time either! I'll get help from my son for sure next time.
Jay Y.
 
Long Range Express Shiloh 45/70
 

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I have owned quite a few C Sharps and Shiloh Sharps through the years and never really saw much difference in the accuracy department. I still have one 1874 C Sharps in 45-90 and one Shiloh 1874 in 45-70. If I had to only chose one I really don't know which one I would take. I love them both! :)
 
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