The Borchardt-designed Model 1878 was the final Sharps rifle, featuring a hammerless falling block action designed by Hugo Borchardt before he went on to design the Borchardt C-93 pistol. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: 45-70 Govt Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1878, USA Weight: 10.5 oz Overall length: 47.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Military Service, Hunting