The definitive buffalo rifle of the American West. Professional hunters used the Sharps 1874 to kill millions of American bison, fundamentally altering the ecology of the Great Plains. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: 45-70 Govt Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1874, USA Weight: 10 oz Overall length: 46.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Buffalo Hunting, Long Range Shooting