SHARPS CUSTOM MOD 1874 BUILT BY L. SHAVER 30 INCH BL. MINT BORE .45-70 Govt.

Back in the Days of the Wild West of America. This kind of rifle was the main cause of the destruction of the vast Buffalo herds of the Mid West.

Which in turned caused the end of the Indian Wars. Since the Locals had to surrender or starve to death.
Nonetheless, The Sharpes Rifles were famous for their ruggedness, accuracy and knockdown power. This is a fine example of this series of long guns.