Henry Single Shot vs Sharps 1874

Side-by-side technical comparison

Henry Single Shot

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Sharps 1874

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Overview

Spec

Henry Single Shot

Sharps 1874

Manufacturer

Henry Repeating Arms

Shiloh Rifle Manufacturing (modern) / Sharps Rifle Manufacturing (original)

Country

United States

Production

2017–present

1874–1881

Units produced

Unknown

Specifications

Spec

Henry Single Shot

Sharps 1874

Overall length

914 mm

1,170-1,370mm (46-54 in)

Barrel length

558 mm

660-864mm (26-34 in) octagonal

Weight

2.8 kg

4.5-6.4 kg (10-14 lb)

Magazine capacity

1 round

Single-shot

Action type

Break-action single shot

Falling-block, underlever operated (double-set triggers)

Trigger type

Single-stage

Double-set triggers — main and hair trigger

Sights

Fiber optic front and adjustable rear

Tang-mounted Vernier peep sight, globe front sight with inserts

Calibers

Henry Single Shot

45 70 Government

Sharps 1874

45 70 Government

Henry Single Shot Sharps 1874

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