The Cimarron Pride of the Plains Sharps Rifle (Cimarron part no. SH301) is a striking reproduction of the buffalo-hunting rifles that earned frontier riflemen their reputation in the 1870s and early 1880s. Cimarron pairs a head-turning coin nickel receiver with a high-polished blued 30-inch octagon barrel, fitted to a hand-checkered pistol grip stock with a classic Bridgeport-type Schnabel forearm. Chambered in .45-70 Government with a 1-round capacity, this falling-block single-shot is built for collectors, Old West shooting sports, and hunters who appreciate genuine period styling.

Key Specifications

• The .45-70 Government chambering delivers period-authentic, heavy-bullet performance.
• A coin nickel receiver gives the rifle a head-turning, period-correct finish.
• A 30-inch high-polished blued octagon barrel matches the historical Sharps profile.
• The hand-checkered pistol grip stock includes a classic Bridgeport-type Schnabel forearm.
• A Creedmoor rear sight paired with a tunnel front sight with inserts offers precision iron-sight aiming.
• It holds one round per its falling-block single-shot design.
• Shipping weight of about 13.55 pounds reflects its solid, period-correct construction.
• It’s built and imported by Cimarron Firearms, a specialist in historically accurate reproduction arms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the coin nickel receiver look like? It’s a bright, polished nickel finish that gives the rifle a period-correct, head-turning appearance.

What sights does this rifle use? It pairs a Creedmoor rear sight with a tunnel front sight that accepts inserts for precise aiming.

What is a Schnabel forearm? It’s a classic Bridgeport-style forearm shape with a distinctive downturned tip, seen on many period rifles.

Buy the Cimarron Pride of the Plains Sharps Rifle

Own a piece of frontier rifle history with the Cimarron Pride of the Plains Sharps. See our full single-shot rifle lineup or browse more from Cimarron Firearms, then order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.