The iconic buffalo rifle of the American West. The Sharps 1874 in .45-70 was the preferred tool of commercial buffalo hunters on 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: Collector, Long-Range Hunting, Buffalo Hunting