C Sharps company

[Deadeye Don]

Howdy all,    I am in the market for a Sharps rifle for long distance shooting.  I have been looking at both the Pedersoli and C Sharps brands.   I am familiar with the quality of the Pedersoli rifles as I already have a Springfield Trapdoor officers model from Pedersoli in 45-70 Gov.   I do need more information on the C Sharps brand of Sharps rifles.   If any of you actually have one and would care to comment on your rifle, I would be most appreciative.   Safe Shooting.  Deadeye.

[Wymore Wrangler]

Don't own one, and the last I knew, C Sharps was for sale, are they even producing any rifles these days....

[Deadeye Don]

interesting news.  The website is still active and they are still advertizing all ready made rifles.  Perhaps someone else knows what is up with them.

[Jubal Starbuck]

    Howdy,

    I have owned  a C. Sharps rifle in .45-70 caliber for better than a dozen years now and I really like it.  I shot a handful of smokeless loads thru it when I first got it, but everything since has been  black powder loads.  I dont think you can beat those Badger barrels for quality.  My shooting pard has several C. Sharps rifles and he likes all of them; as a matter of fact he replaced his Pedersolis with them.  I have a Pedersoli rolling block, and its a good rifle, but it is not on a par with the C. Sharps , at least in my humble opinion.  Hope this is of some help to you.

Regards,

Jubal Starbuck, who grins for about 3 days after  shootin' his C. Sharps

[Deadeye Don]

Thank you for your reply Jubal.  What model sharps do you and your friend have?.  I am considering the 1874 carbine in 45-70. Also,  have you heard anything about CSharps being up for sale?  Safe shooting.  Deadeye.

[Jubal Starbuck]

    My Sharps is an 1874 model with standard walnut stock and standard weight bbl. in a 30" length.  I did get it with a poured pewter nose cap, which I am glad I ordered.   Just counting up people I know with C. Sharps guns, I can come up with seven guys who are also 1874 model shooters and some own more than one. A couple own 1875 models also.  One has a '74 carbine with a 26" bbl. and just loves it. Says it's real hard on coyotes.  I heard C. Sharps was for sale a year or so back, but I don't know any more than that.

Regards,

Jubal

[Deadeye Don]

Ok, 

I have decided to order the 1874 Hunters Carbine in 45-70.  I am debating if it is worth some extra bucks to get a wood upgrade.  If you wouldnt mind asking your friend if he got the standard wood on his stock and how he likes it,  I would appreciate it.  I was very surprised to learn that CSharps can have my gun made up in about 1 months time.   Heck thats faster than I can get most Italian clones.   Safe shooting.  Deadeye.

[Tubac]

Hi,
Just my dos centavos, but wouldn't the carbine's shorter barrel be a disadvantage in long distance shooting?
I don't shoot long distance myself, so this is just an honest question.

Tubac

[Deadeye Don]

Hi,
Just my dos centavos, but wouldn't the carbine's shorter barrel be a disadvantage in long distance shooting?
I don't shoot long distance myself, so this is just an honest question.

Tubac

I am ordering the 26 inch barrel so I think I will be ok for long range.  It is actually the same length as my Pedersoli springfield trapdoor officers model.  I am not planning on shooting a mile at this point anyways.      Safe shooting. Deadeye.

[sharps50/70]

Several years ago, I owned a C Sharps 1874, heavy weight barrel, straight grip in 45/100.  Very accurate rifle once I found a load it liked.  Sold it because I didn't need the powder or recoil.  The C Sharps rifles come with a steel butt plate, unlike the Shiloh's but I think their fit and finish is about 95% of what a Shiloh's is.  Of course, you wait 18 months for a Shiloh and only 3 -4 months for a C Sharps (unless you buy one from stock).  My rifle had plain wood, nice but straight grain.

For a carbine length, I would recommend a shotgun butt stock, not the curved rifle butt.  Much easier in the shoulder.

The C Sharps company is for sale, the owner is getting older and wants to retire.  Some people have not gotten along with the owner and this has lead to a spotty reputation about the company and their guns.  The times I've talked to personnel at the company, they have been very nice.  As far as I am concerned, C Sharps firearms are top quality but just not quite what a Shiloh is.

Rich

[Deadeye Don]

Ok thanks for all the replys.   I went ahead and ordered my baby from C sharps.  It will be here in 30 to 60 days  (should I hold my breath?).   Pictures will be forthcoming when I get it.   Safe shooting.  Deadeye.

[ridgerunner]

I own a C. Sharps 40/90 bottle neck.  It is a 1874 model and I think it is a top quality weapon.  I also own two Shiloh model 1874's. Like the other gents reported the finish is a little better on the Shiloh's.  I don't think you could go wrong with a C.Sharps gun.

[cat1870]

I just ordered a C. Sharps in .40-70 ss.
C. Sharps is as good as Shiloh & I do like the Badger barrels.

[Tarheel Rifleman]

I've owned a C. Sharps 1875 in .38-55 for two years.  I bought one of the in-stock rifles.  It has regular wood and shotgun butt plate.  I'm very happy with the fit and finish.  It has the mid-range sights and is a tack driver.  My shooting pard has a highwall and 1875 from C. Sharps.  The highwall is one of the most accurate rifles I've seen.  My dealings with C. Sharps have all been positive.

[cat1870]

I received my C. Sharps .40-70 ss a month or so ago.
Fit & finish is ever bit as good as Shiloh.
C. Sharps was a joy to deal with.  They were very responsive to my questions before & after the rifle was finished.
And yes....I'd certainly buy from them again.

Cat