Pedersoli's Sharps 1874 Cavalry Carbine — the short saddle version with a 22-inch round barrel, saddle bar and ring, and single trigger. Correct dimensions for the cavalry-issued carbine that armed the Buffalo Soldiers and frontier cavalry regiments. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: 45-70 Gov't Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1990, Italy Weight: 7.5 oz Overall length: 39" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Collector, Reenactment, Hunting