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Rabb Participating Member Offline Posts: 18 Location: Antler Lake Joined: Jun 9^th, 2014	Collecting single shot rifles Apr 14^th, 2022 at 12:46am	Print Post
	Came home from latest Ed. gshow with possibly my last rifle. A C. Sharps model1875 built during 1996. Unfired 45/70. Any of youse out there have any experience with one of this model?Thanks, from Rabb.


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singleshotsam Oldtimer Offline Posts: 559 Location: Silver City NM Joined: Jan 15^th, 2009	Re: Collecting single shot rifles Reply #1 - Apr 14^th, 2022 at 12:48pm	Print Post
	I have an 1875 C. Sharps pistol grip round barrel model in 40-65. It is not the prettiest rifle but it sure shoots well. It has a past history as a Silhouette rifle and my grandson has used it at the Quigley Match in Montana.


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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1945 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: Collecting single shot rifles Reply #2 - Apr 14^th, 2022 at 3:27pm	Print Post
	Rabb I too have a C Sharps 1875 model, but in 22K Hornet. It was originally chambered in 22 Hornet, but had it rechambered to help lengthen brass life. It was and is wonderfully accurate, due in part at least, to a stainless Mark Chanlynn barrel fit at C Sharps. Mark did the Kilbourn conversion. I have used both cast and jacketed bullets, but found the jacketed to be both more accurate and less frustating than casting 22 bullets. You will not have some of the problems with 45-70, in my experience, a very forgiving cartridge. The action has been absolutely trouble free, and despite what others may say, I find it a rather classic design, with the Sharp's barrel stamp, and somewhat unique in 22K Hornet. Treat your's well and it will reward you in kind. Enjoy it.

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moodyholler Oldtimer Offline Posts: 698 Location: Blue Ridge Joined: Oct 11^th, 2005	Re: Collecting single shot rifles Reply #3 - Apr 14^th, 2022 at 5:09pm	Print Post
	Had 3, 45-70, 40-65, and 40-60 Maynard. Lovely guns! All shot super with little work! moodyholler


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jfeldman ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 1083 Location: Imperial Beach, Ca Joined: Nov 5^th, 2005	Re: Collecting single shot rifles Reply #4 - Apr 15^th, 2022 at 8:16pm	Print Post
	Never have owned one, but I had the privilege of watching the late great Doug Knoell fabricate a set of double set triggers for a fellow who owned one. Very educational! Regards, Joe


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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3584 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: Collecting single shot rifles Reply #5 - Apr 15^th, 2022 at 10:00pm	Print Post
	man, that rear trigger looks awfully near to the front one for my fat fingers to go in there and back out safely.


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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1945 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: Collecting single shot rifles Reply #6 - Apr 16^th, 2022 at 12:48am	Print Post
	They are skinny finger only set triggers.

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Rabb Participating Member Offline Posts: 18 Location: Antler Lake Joined: Jun 9^th, 2014	Re: Collecting single shot rifles Reply #7 - Apr 20^th, 2022 at 7:45pm	Print Post
	Thanks very much for the replies, gents. Previous gshow to the last one, same seller offered his father’s repro H&R 1970 Trapdoor, also unfired. So I dragged that one home also. Easy tear down on both,minor honing and lube.Both actions slick as glass, as they should be.Fun part next. All that loading. Thanks again from Rabb. Any comments appreciated.


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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3912 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: Collecting single shot rifles Reply #8 - Apr 20^th, 2022 at 7:56pm	Print Post
	On that H&R Trapdoor be sure the set screw in the block lock is firmly set. If it isn't, you'll know when it opens and self ejects on firing! Or was that only on the Pedersolis?


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ISS Oldtimer Offline Posts: 570 Joined: Feb 24^th, 2013	Re: Collecting single shot rifles Reply #9 - Apr 23^rd, 2022 at 1:32am	Print Post
	One nice thing about collecting; you don't have to be a good shot to enjoy them. I am drooling, but tastefully, over an original Ballard. Seller and I are getting a wee bit closer. It will look great in the rack next to my Axel Peterson barreled one. Some here choose to specialize. I have no discipline, just what catches my eye within my budget. Rich Rich


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Cbashooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1568 Location: Eastern Wa. Joined: Mar 31^st, 2018	Re: Collecting single shot rifles Reply #10 - Apr 23^rd, 2022 at 2:48am	Print Post
	oneatatime wrote on Apr 20^th, 2022 at 7:56pm: On that H&R Trapdoor be sure the set screw in the block lock is firmly set. If it isn't, you'll know when it opens and self ejects on firing! Or was that only on the Pedersolis? The two HR's I owned were auto ejectors. A dimple added under the screw solved the problem.


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chipmaker Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 346 Location: san diego Joined: Sep 24^th, 2007	Re: Collecting single shot rifles Reply #11 - Apr 23^rd, 2022 at 12:30pm	Print Post
	The Pedersoli trapdoor rifles solved the auto eject problem by using a square shaft, that wouldn't turn with the set screw in place. If the cam shaft rotates, it can cause incomplete lockup, which can lead to auto ejection. Some have had good experience with a dimple under the set screw of the round shaft H&R reproductions, but with heavy use, this too can slip. On a recently acquired H&R reproduction, I drilled a set screw sized hole, just shy of half the diameter of the cam shaft. There is still the potential for shearing the set screw but I think that this is unlikely. Otto


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ISS Oldtimer Offline Posts: 570 Joined: Feb 24^th, 2013	Re: Collecting single shot rifles Reply #12 - Jul 16^th, 2022 at 8:02pm	Print Post
	I bought the original Ballard. Clean rifle, seller was certain it was a number 4 1/2 Perfection. Very crisp DST's, PG, and a sporting butt stock with small hooked butt plate. It will shoot under 2" at 100 yards with the two trips I have made to the range with it. Rich


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