Single-Shot Rifles

A reproduction of the classic Winchester 1885 High Wall single-shot rifle. It is known for its falling-block action and exceptional accuracy.

The Burnside Carbine was a .54 caliber breech-loading carbine designed by Ambrose Burnside, later a Union general. It used a unique brass cartridge case that expanded to seal the breech upon firing. The carbine was used extensively by Union cavalry during the American Civil War.

The CZ 527 American is a bolt-action hunting and varmint rifle that exemplifies classic European craftsmanship adapted for the North American market. Its design philosophy centers on providing a lightweight, accurate, and reliable firearm built around a scaled-down version of the legendary Mauser 98 action, often called the 'micro-Mauser'. The primary purpose is civilian sporting use, targeting small to medium game, varmints, and precision target shooting. Key innovations include a single-set trigger that allows a crisp, light pull when set, and a controlled-round-feed mechanism ensuring positive cartridge extraction even under adverse conditions. The American variant features a hand-checkered American walnut stock with a high comb, a satin blue finish, and no iron sights—it is drilled and tapped for scope mounting. With its short 22-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel and compact overall length, it handles superbly in the field. In the firearms community, the CZ 527 American is renowned for its outstanding out-of-the-box accuracy, smooth action, and exceptional build quality at a competitive price point. It stands out for retaining the controlled-feed integrity of a full-size Mauser in a lighter, more maneuverable package, making it a favorite among purists and modern hunters alike.

A break-action single-shot rifle manufactured by H&R Firearms. It is known for its simplicity, low cost, and interchangeable barrel system.

The Henry Single Shot is a break-action, single-shot rifle or shotgun available in a wide range of calibers. It features a transfer bar safety system and a manual cocking hammer visible from the shooter's eye. The rifle has a polished brass receiver and a straight-grip American walnut stock. The barrel is cold hammer-forged and chambered with headspace gauges for accuracy. It is available in rifle calibers from .22 LR up to .45-70 Government and shotgun gauges.

The Martini-Henry is a British breech-loading single-shot lever-action rifle that served as the standard infantry rifle of the British Empire from 1871 to 1888. Chambered in .577/450 Martini-Henry, it saw action in colonial conflicts including the Anglo-Zulu War.

A break-action single-shot rifle manufactured by New England Firearms. It shares its design with the H&R Handi-Rifle and uses interchangeable barrels.

The Peabody Rifle was a .45-70 caliber single-shot breech-loading rifle using a unique hinged breechblock that tilted downward at the rear for loading. Designed by Henry Peabody, it was one of the first successful trapdoor-style breechloaders. The design was noted for its simplicity and strength.

The Remington Rolling Block is a single-shot rifle manufactured by Remington Arms, operating on a unique rolling block action. The breechblock rotated on a pin and was locked in place by the hammer falling into a recess. It was one of the most popular military and sporting rifles of the late 19th century, produced in over a million units.

The Ruger No. 1 is an elegant American single-shot falling-block rifle produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Known for its classic aesthetics, exceptional accuracy, and chambering in a wide range of calibers from .204 Ruger to .458 Winchester Magnum.

The Sharps 1850 Carbine was a .52 caliber breech-loading single-shot carbine using Christian Sharps's patented dropping-block action. It used linen or paper cartridges ignited by a standard percussion cap. The carbine was known for its rapid loading capability and excellent accuracy compared to muzzle-loading contemporaries.

The Sharps 1874 is a large-bore, single-shot, falling-block rifle that became legendary as a buffalo gun on the American frontier. Modern reproductions by Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing and others continue its legacy as a premier long-range black powder cartridge rifle.

The Snider-Enfield was a .577 caliber breech-loading conversion of the British Pattern 1853 Enfield muzzle-loading rifle. The conversion used a hinged breech block designed by Jacob Snider that pivoted to the side for loading. It was the British Army's first standard-issue breech-loading rifle.

The Springfield Trapdoor is a single-shot rifle manufactured at the US Armory at Springfield, Massachusetts, and served as the first standard-issue US military breech-loading rifle. The Trapdoor action involved a hinged breechblock that pivoted up and forward like a trapdoor to accept a cartridge. It represented the US military's transition from muzzle-loaders to metallic cartridge arms.

The Thompson/Center Contender is a break-action single-shot pistol and rifle platform famous for its interchangeable barrel system. It can accept over 60 different calibers from .22 LR to .45-70 Government by swapping the barrel and forend. The design is prized by hunters and target shooters for its versatility and accuracy.

The Thompson/Center Encore is a modular, single-shot break-action rifle that can be converted between calibers by swapping barrels. Its interchangeable barrel system allows one frame to chamber everything from .22 LR to .416 Rigby, making it one of the most versatile single-shot platforms ever made.

The Evans Repeating Rifle is a unique 19th-century American lever-action firearm designed by Warren R. Evans, notable for its extraordinary magazine capacity. Unlike other period rifles that held 6 to 15 rounds, the Evans used an Archimedean screw mechanism in the buttstock to hold up to 34 rounds of proprietary .44 Evans ammunition, giving it the highest capacity of any repeating rifle of its era. The rifle's action cycled the helical magazine with each throw of the lever, feeding cartridges from the buttstock into the chamber. Though innovative, the proprietary ammunition and mechanical complexity hindered widespread adoption, and the rifle remains a fascinating oddity of American firearms history.

The Werndl Model 1867 was an 11.15mm (.43 Spanish) caliber single-shot breech-loading rifle adopted by the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It featured a unique rotating drum breechblock that pivoted open for loading. The design was noted for its strong action and simple, reliable mechanism.