azsugarbear
FNG
Need to raise some funds for my upcoming sheep hunt - and this one is gonna hurt. Many years ago, I bought a complete set-up from the original owner of this rifle to get into black powder metalic silhouette shooting. I did take it out and fired approx. ten rounds through it, just to a get a feel for it. Since then, it has stayed in my safe. I would love to hang on to this, but sheep hunting can be expensive.
About the rifle:
This rifle is a faithful reproduction of the 1874 Sholoh Sharps in 45-70 Government (2&1/10) made in 2003 by the Shiloh Sharps Company of Montana. Rifle specifics along with current pricing are as follows:
Model: #1 Sporter ($2,655)
Barrel: 30" heavy octagon
Upgrades:
1) Stock: Semi-fancy walnut stock with cheek rest ($495); schnabbel end forearm ( $55 - no longer offered on this model)
2) Double set triggers w/curved triggerplate (standard)
3) Spirit level globe front sight MVA #112 ($325); Soule long range rear sight base (I no longer have rear sight, but the tang base remains)
4) Factory bedded forearm ($55)
5) Period-correct steel buttplate ($106)
6) MVA drilled & tapped scope bases ($110)
7) Series 300 MVA 28" scope ($1,125)
All upgrdes and scope base smithing were done at the factory. The rifle has probably been fired less the 500 rounds total and is in immaculate shape. If you go to Shiloh's website, you will see that the base price with the additional upgrades mentioned (less the Soule rear sight) come to a total purchase price of $4,926 if ordered today, plus a two year's wait due to backorders. The rifle will ship in a hard case with full insurance coverage for asking price of $3,600.
When I purchased the rifle, it came with a large inventory of supples and assessories including: 1) three sets of custom cross-sticks; 2) hardwood shooting box in pictures; 3) 21 custom hardwood shooting/loading blocks; 4) 150 new 45-70 brass; 5) approx. 120 used 45-70 brass; 6) at least 137 loaded rounds of 45-70; 7) 203 cast lead bullets sorted by weight; 8) casting equipment, including a large Wagge melting pot ($400 value), two moulds - including a coveted, single cavity P&D Jones mold #45001 for 545 gr. round nose bullets; 9) custom drop tube; 10) lots of lubes, waxes, wads, patches, solvents, etc. I cannot ship these items, but they could be purchased separately for $500 and delivered to a buyer in the southwest.
About the rifle:
This rifle is a faithful reproduction of the 1874 Sholoh Sharps in 45-70 Government (2&1/10) made in 2003 by the Shiloh Sharps Company of Montana. Rifle specifics along with current pricing are as follows:
Model: #1 Sporter ($2,655)
Barrel: 30" heavy octagon
Upgrades:
1) Stock: Semi-fancy walnut stock with cheek rest ($495); schnabbel end forearm ( $55 - no longer offered on this model)
2) Double set triggers w/curved triggerplate (standard)
3) Spirit level globe front sight MVA #112 ($325); Soule long range rear sight base (I no longer have rear sight, but the tang base remains)
4) Factory bedded forearm ($55)
5) Period-correct steel buttplate ($106)
6) MVA drilled & tapped scope bases ($110)
7) Series 300 MVA 28" scope ($1,125)
All upgrdes and scope base smithing were done at the factory. The rifle has probably been fired less the 500 rounds total and is in immaculate shape. If you go to Shiloh's website, you will see that the base price with the additional upgrades mentioned (less the Soule rear sight) come to a total purchase price of $4,926 if ordered today, plus a two year's wait due to backorders. The rifle will ship in a hard case with full insurance coverage for asking price of $3,600.
When I purchased the rifle, it came with a large inventory of supples and assessories including: 1) three sets of custom cross-sticks; 2) hardwood shooting box in pictures; 3) 21 custom hardwood shooting/loading blocks; 4) 150 new 45-70 brass; 5) approx. 120 used 45-70 brass; 6) at least 137 loaded rounds of 45-70; 7) 203 cast lead bullets sorted by weight; 8) casting equipment, including a large Wagge melting pot ($400 value), two moulds - including a coveted, single cavity P&D Jones mold #45001 for 545 gr. round nose bullets; 9) custom drop tube; 10) lots of lubes, waxes, wads, patches, solvents, etc. I cannot ship these items, but they could be purchased separately for $500 and delivered to a buyer in the southwest.
