Sharps 1874 vs Werndl Model 1867

Side-by-side technical comparison

Sharps 1874

RiflesIn production

Werndl Model 1867

RiflesDiscontinued

Overview

Spec

Sharps 1874

Werndl Model 1867

Manufacturer

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

Steyr Mannlicher (Österreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft)

Country

United States

Austria-Hungary

Production

1874–1881

1867–1888

Units produced

Unknown

~1,000,000

Specifications

Spec

Sharps 1874

Werndl Model 1867

Overall length

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

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Barrel length

660-864mm (26-34 in) octagonal

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Weight

4.5-6.4 kg (10-14 lb)

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Magazine capacity

Single-shot

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Action type

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

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Trigger type

Double-set triggers — main and hair trigger

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Sights

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

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Calibers

Sharps 1874

45 70 Government

Werndl Model 1867

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Sharps 1874 Werndl Model 1867

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