The Taylor’s & Company Chiappa 1874 Sporting Sharps (brand part no. 220009) is a reproduction of the classic Sharps 1874 falling-block rifle, chambered in .45-70 Government and built around a 32-inch octagonal barrel for period-correct heft and balance. Its lever-operated falling-block action loads and fires a single round at a time, and a double-set trigger lets shooters fire with either a standard pull or a hair-trigger break for precision work. Finished in a blued barrel with a case-hardened frame, and stocked in genuine walnut, this Sporting Sharps carries a rear buckhorn sight paired with a front blade for a traditional, authentic sight picture true to the original 1874 design.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45-70 Government, a classic big-bore single-shot rifle cartridge.
• Holds 1 round in its falling-block, single-shot action.
• Features a 32-inch octagonal barrel with a 1-in-18-inch twist rate.
• Fitted with a double-set trigger for either a standard or hair-trigger pull.
• Equipped with a buckhorn rear sight paired with a blade front sight.
• Finished in blue with a case-hardened frame for period-correct styling.
• Stocked in genuine walnut for classic Sharps-rifle looks.
• Measures 49 inches in overall length.
• Weighs 10.6 pounds, giving it a steady, muzzle-heavy balance typical of the design.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds does this rifle hold? One — it’s a single-shot, falling-block action, not a repeater.

What is a double-set trigger? A trigger system offering either a standard pull or a lighter, hair-trigger break once set.

What caliber is it chambered in? .45-70 Government.

Buy the Chiappa 1874 Sporting Sharps Rifle

This Sporting Sharps brings the classic falling-block single-shot experience to modern shooters with period-correct styling and a double-set trigger. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop through Taylors and Company‘s lever action rifles lineup for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.