OT - Shiloh Sharps Hartford rifle - 45-70 (Drool warning!!!)

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:52 pm

thought I would share some pics of another lever gun, (well sorta) that has made its way to me: Shiloh Hartford rifle, 30" heavy barrel, upgraded wood, silver nose cap, buckhorn rear, silver blade front. upgrade metal butt plate, upgrade in finish. 500 grainers are gonna fly out of this one soon, in front of a full load of BP.

First game this one might shoot is Buffalo this August.

Les Staley · Post by **Les Staley** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:32 pm

rjohns94: That is the Mate to mine.. looks like it's twin.. mine has tasted elk, deer, antelope and buffalo... liked it, too! I use smokeless in it, for the ease of cleaning.. thanks for shareing the pictures.. Les

cowboykell · Post by **cowboykell** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:44 pm

Great looking rifle. Love that pewter tip and your choice of a 30" barrel is the best compromise in my experience.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:51 pm

That is my dream rifle Mike...to a T! Beautiful. Can you tell us how you acquired it? I am thinking of somehow getting someone to peruse the rack for me at Shiloh so I don't have to wait so darned long.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:53 pm

Mike, you need to post a "drool warning" on this thread! Now I need to find the ol' slobber rag...

Congrats - she's a beaut!!!

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:04 pm

YK - DONE!

C. Cash - PM sent

Cowboykell - I like the barrel length too. I have owned several and I think this is gonna be the keeper

Les - You have great taste in Rifles

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:48 pm

Nothing else like them...........Congrats on a beautiful piece of art and weaponry.....

95fan · Post by **95fan** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:05 am

That is a very nice pool table and towel you have there, although there seems to be a funny looking object on top of them.

Very nice rifle, I hope to have one of those myself someday.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:32 am

Nice Shilo

!Thanks for posting.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:38 am

Ah, Mike.... drool ain't the word! Now I see a trip to CO in your future... that baby is made for the FOBD range! I'm already makin' a list of the guns I HAVE to bring, those which I would like to bring, and... well you get the picture!

I think I've already decided that I'm going to drive up, camp a few days (gotta justify setting up the wall tent) and make a vacation of it! Yea like driving 2388 miles round trip is a vacation! Wait, havin' a week to do it in would be!

Except for the pistol grip & cheek piece, it's a near twin:

Mine is a .40-90SBN, I generally shoot a 350 grease groove bullet over either Goex or 27 grains of 5744.

Oh, hey, here's a pic of that magazine band we were discussing:

jbm1968 · Post by **jbm1968** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:06 am

I am happy for you!!! That is a nice looking rifle and not really OT in my mind. Around this campfire we appreciate all fine works of art like that!

AndyM · Post by **AndyM** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:01 am

Great looking rifle! I think I might have either seen that rifle on gunbroker or one very similiar to that - either way WOW

I always watch for Shiloh's on the web sites always looking for a deal. The shiloh's are on my wish list - I have a Pedersoli copy that is nice - has nice wood and seems to shoot good - but my goodness - just look at that Shiloh.
Lucky Man....

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:42 am

Beautiful rifle. I sure love mine.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:46 am

Griff, that is exactly how the groove looks in that rifle. I decided against it and bought the sharps instead. I think I am very happy with the decision.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:00 pm

rjohns94 wrote:Griff, that is exactly how the groove looks in that rifle. I decided against it and bought the sharps instead. I think I am very happy with the decision.

I wondered 'bout that. Just outta curiousity, was it a take-down? Either rifle would have made a fine addition. I love these Sharps.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:49 pm

yes it was a take down. would be fun to get a letter on it. its not going anywhere

OT - Shiloh Sharps Hartford rifle - 45-70 (Drool warning!!!)

OT - Shiloh Sharps Hartford rifle - 45-70 (Drool warning!!!)

Me Too!