The Taylor’s & Company 1874 Sharps Down Under Sport (brand part no. 210148) is a falling-block single-shot rifle chambered in .45-70 Government, built around a 34-inch blued octagon barrel in the long-range tradition of the classic Sharps. Taylor’s & Company pairs a color case hardened receiver with an American walnut stock, and a double set trigger lets shooters stage a light, precise break for long shots. A dovetail blade front sight and ladder-style rear sight complete the period-correct setup. Among rifles, this Sharps Down Under Sport favors black-powder cartridge silhouette shooters and collectors who want a full-length recreation of the buffalo-era icon.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45-70 Government.
• The barrel measures 34 inches, a blued octagon profile.
• The rate of twist is 1:18.
• The action is a falling block single shot.
• Fitted with a double set trigger for a light, staged break.
• The receiver is color case hardened.
• The stock is American walnut.
• The sights are a dovetail blade front and ladder rear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a single-shot rifle? Yes, the falling-block action loads one round at a time, true to the original 1874 Sharps design.

What is a double set trigger? The rear trigger sets the front trigger to a very light pull, letting shooters break long-range shots with minimal disturbance.

Buy the Taylor’s & Company 1874 Sharps Down Under Sport

A 34-inch octagon-barreled recreation of the classic long-range Sharps is exactly what this Down Under Sport delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.