45-120 Sharps rifle identification

WearyTraveler

I've got a 45-120 Sharps rifle. It's from Taylor Arms but I can't find it in their catalog. It has a 31-32" barrel. I can find one that appears to be that model but the catalog only has a 34" barrel. Can anyone here shed some light as to the origin and manufacture? Thanks!

BobJudy

For some reason my tablet won't let me paste the link but if you search for the Taylor/Chiapa Sharps user manual it lists it as a Sporting pewter tip 32". Probably not a current model imported by Taylor explains why it is not in the latest catalog. Bob

Butchdog2

Should be made in Italy by Uberti.

chiefr

As Butch said above, most of Taylors imports are made by Uberti. Most of the Sharps, Highwalls and Lowwalls are made in cal 45-70, however at times, they will order a small lot of other Sharps cals such as 45-110 and 45-120. They occasionally offer special variations at time with different stocks and engraving. There are many variations. Special orders are accepted if you dont mind a long wait.

On a good note, anything Uberti makes is of the highest quality, with craftsmanship and attention to detail we haven't seen since pre WWII. Uberti is the only manufacturer I can think of that use wood and steel rather than plastic and AL alloys. Their bluing and case hardening is awesome. Their wood hand picked for looks and strength. Wood to metal fit best there is. IMHO, considering aforementioned, Uberti products are greatly underpriced.

Taylors has outstanding Customer Service. You can call them or email them at any time to inquire on their products past and present. The same can be said about their warranty service, if you should ever need any.

John J Stimson

Clearly marked ARMI SPORT not Uberti. I believe they are different companies

BobJudy

https://forums.gunbroker.com/discussion/comment/11275846#Comment_11275846

Armi Sport = Chiappa. Mr. Stimson is correct as usual.

Taylors and company lists it in their Sharps user guide but I still can't get the link to copy. Do a simple search for - Users guide for: Sharps rifle - Taylors and company

WearyTraveler

Yep - this is it! Except it's got the 32" barrel option.

https://taylorsfirearms.com/1874-down-under-model-45-120-34-octagonal-blue-barrel-and-case-hardened-frame-patchbox-butt-plate-and-lever-walnut-hand-checkered-stock-and-forend-pewter-tip-double-set-trigger-model-138cabfluy.html

Now to get it up for auction

Thank you for the responses!