Chiappa 1874 Sharps Down Under 34″ .45-70 Single Shot

The Chiappa Firearms 1874 Sharps Down Under is a modern craft interpretation of the classic Sharps single-shot rifle. Built with CNC-machined metal components and a hand-fitted checkered walnut stock with patchbox, it pairs traditional lines with contemporary manufacturing standards. The rifle features a 34″ octagonal heavy barrel with a Hartford profile chambered in .45-70 Government and a falling-block single-shot action. Sights include a blade dovetail front and an adjustable rear for elevation and windage; the rifle also employs a double adjustable set trigger system.

Key Specifications

• The action is Single Shot using a falling-block design.
• The caliber is .45-70 Government.
• The barrel length is 34″ and is octagonal in profile.
• The barrel profile is a Hartford heavy contour.
• The trigger system is a Double Adjustable Set Trigger.
• The stock is a hand-fitted, checkered walnut with a patchbox.
• The receiver finish is Color Case Hardened.
• The capacity is Single Shot.
• The overall length is 51″.
• The weight is 12.3 lbs.

This Sharps Down Under balances period-authentic aesthetics with modern workmanship, offering a precise single-shot platform suited to hunting, target work, and historical shooting disciplines. Its robust carbon-steel construction, tuned set trigger, and hand-fitted walnut stock deliver a purposeful, measured shooting experience for those who value reliable, thoughtfully built firearms.