C. Sharps Vs. Shiloh Sharps

[Jarhead]

I know Shiloh doesn't make an 1885. I just picked this one up. Anyway, who makes a better rifle? C. Sharps uses solid stock for their action...Shiloh uses cast. Any knowledge or opinions?
Here's a pic of my 1885 C. Sharps 45/70 W/#1 30" heavy octagon tappered barrel.

[Griff]

I like Shilohs better, but C.Sharps are also great gunmakers. I like their 1885s better than I like their other offerings. And as for "cast" Shiloh uses 4140 steel, I don't feel it's anywhere near likely to fail. What I really like about Shiloh is that they take ownership of the whole process by doin' it all in-house.

[Don McDowell]

I don't think either one is necessarily better than the other. They are both extreme quality backed up with great customer service and satisfaction.
C Sharps stocks are a bit different in size and shape than the shilohs, and other than that and the makers marks on the barrel, there's not enough difference to get worked up about.
I have a CSA and am expecting anyday now to get the "letter" on my new Shiloh..

[Ray Newman]

As for the M1885s, based upon my observation and handling of Meachams and Ballards to my Winchester M1885s, I think the Meacham rifles and the Ballard M1885s have it all over the C. Sharps. The C. Sharps M1885 that I have seen are nice, but the Meachams and Ballards are definitely a cut above, and so is the cost.

http://www.meachamrifles.com/
http://www.ballardarms.com/

If you mean the Sharps M1874, I have C. Sharps and Shiloh M1874 clones. I have also examined numerous other rifles made by both. The C. Sharps is a good rifle, but I do believe that the Shiloh is a notch above – even their standard run-of-the-mill rifles.

[Jarhead]

Thanks for your input gentlemen. Looks like both are mighty fine firearms. I'm lookin' for a 1885 'original' Winchester now, but in no hurry. The 'Bore' is everything to me, so I am taking my time.