Shiloh Sharps at SHOT Show — Blast from the Past
With all the blacktical rifles and tacticool camo gear on display at SHOT Show, it was nice to see some old style craftsmanship — hand-built rifles with colored case-hardened receivers, fine engraving, and beautiful wood. We found just that at the Shiloh Sharps booth. The heritage style of the Shiloh Sharps rifles harkens back to another era, when the West was still wild, and gifted smiths crafted rifles with pride, skill, and true artistry.
The cartridges shown in the photo (left to right above rifle) are: 45-110, 50-100, 45-90, and 40-70.
This video shows how Shiloh Sharps crafts its rifles, from “Foundry to Finish”:
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Tags: 45-70, Case-Hardened, Engraving, Paper Patch, Quigley, Sharps, Shiloh Sharps
Interesting. I learned quite a bit, and finally identified the music. Broached rifling? If I could afford one, I don’t think that I would be concerned if I ever shot it. They justify their existence on artistic grounds alone. Just seeing the fit and finish makes me smile.
And, in case you missed it, the Antique Arms Show, International was at the Westgate Hotel and Resort Friday, Saturday and Sunday of SHOT Show week. It makes for a great end to a hard week of doing business for business. The historic content and the knowledge base offered by the exhibitors is staggering. This show also includes the Engravers Guild show as well. Well worth the small entry fee and is now located permanently at the Westgate.
Antique Arms Show, International
Have had my Shilo .45-70 for over 15 years. Nice video on the manufacturing process. Have been thinking of selling it, due to my age, may just keep it around a little while longer. If for nothing else but to look at it.