{"product_id":"taylors-company-1874-billys-sharps-45-70-gov-32-1rd-break-open-rifle","title":"Taylor's \u0026 Company 1874 Billy's Sharps 45-70 Gov 32\" 1rd Break Open Rifle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eTaylor's \u0026amp; Company 1874 Billy's Sharps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a faithful reproduction of the iconic American single-shot buffalo rifle, manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003ePedersoli in Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e and imported by Taylor's \u0026amp; Company. Chambered in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e45-70 Government\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this model brings the legendary Sharps action back to life for hunters, collectors, and \u003cstrong\u003eCowboy Action Shooters\u003c\/strong\u003e who want the look and feel of a true mid-19th century long-range rifle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eAt the heart of the rifle is a polished \u003cstrong\u003ebreak-open\u003c\/strong\u003e action mounted on a \u003cstrong\u003eblued steel receiver that is drilled and tapped\u003c\/strong\u003e for scope or tang sight mounting. The \u003cstrong\u003e32\" octagonal barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e is finished in classic bluing and pairs with traditional \u003cstrong\u003eDovetail Blade front\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDovetail Ladder rear sights\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing the same sight picture as the original Sharps buffalo-hunting rifles of the 1870s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe rifle wears a \u003cstrong\u003echeckered walnut fixed stock\u003c\/strong\u003e with a warm oil finish in the \u003cstrong\u003eBrown\u003c\/strong\u003e stock group, complemented by a matching walnut forend capped with a \u003cstrong\u003eGerman silver\u003c\/strong\u003e tip. A \u003cstrong\u003edouble-set trigger\u003c\/strong\u003e allows a light, crisp release for precision shooting at long range, while a \u003cstrong\u003e1:18\" twist\u003c\/strong\u003e stabilizes traditional 45-70 Government bullet weights. \u003cstrong\u003eSingle-shot capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the slow-fire experience Sharps shooters have favored for nearly 150 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eWith an overall length of \u003cstrong\u003e46.88\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and a weight of \u003cstrong\u003e10.79 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 1874 Billy's Sharps handles like the original long-range rifle it replicates, making it a natural choice for black-powder silhouette competition, hunting, or historical display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eDISCLAIMER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Firearms and receivers are subject to state-specific shipping restrictions and must be transferred through a valid FFL dealer. Please visit \u003ca href=\"\/shipping-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour shipping restrictions page\u003c\/a\u003e to review all applicable restrictions for your state. Subject to change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54999831413058,"sku":"134750","price":2915.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7921\/5682\/files\/hires_ac0a7537-06a9-4e2f-ac6d-3ad7bd781470.png?v=1784385343","url":"https:\/\/centerfiresystems.com\/products\/taylors-company-1874-billys-sharps-45-70-gov-32-1rd-break-open-rifle","provider":"Centerfire Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}