Shiloh Saddle Rifle

[jtex54]

Finally got here... Its not my first Sharps, but it is my first Shiloh. Saddle Rifle 30" - 45 - 2.4 with a few extra's. What do you all think?

[Nuclearcricket]

Damn! I mean just what else could you say. That wood is just absolutely stunning in my eyes. Almost too pretty to take out and shoot in anything but perfect warm sunny weather. She is a beaut to say the least.
Sam

[Kurt]

That is some very nice wood for sure. It would be a shame to put that rifle in a scabbard for sure.

[jtex54]

Sam, Kurt - thanks guys and I have to admit that I'm going to use this rifle for just about everything. I'm never going to sell it and will pass it down when the day comes. I figure its going to get some bumps and bruises along the way but even then it will still be a thing of beauty. Perhaps the semi plain-Jane Hartford 44-77 that I am ordering will take some of the pressure off the saddle gun though .
I can't say enough good things about the buying experience from Shiloh. I need to work on my photography cause this Sharps is a work of American firearm art.

[Kurt]

Jim.

I have a #2 Creedmoor Silhouette with nice wood like you have and one day at the range I got up to get something from the truck and a gust of wind came up and blew it off the sand bags and hit the 1/2" lime chips on the ground. The wood had a bunch of small dents and that made it easier to use after that
It's kind of like taking a log chain and throwing it in the bed of a brand new pick up

Kurt

[Gunlaker]

I don't think it gets any better than that!

BTW, How does the saddle rifle stock differ from a #3? I've got a #3 in .40-65 with the same options as your new rifle. It looks like your rifle's twin brother. I might even like it more than my bull barreled .45-110.

Chris.

[jtex54]

Kurt, I need to get that first ding in it and be done with it so I can enjoy all the compliments but mostly enjoy looking at while its perched against a tree or shrub up in the Adobe Walls area where I am going to hunt mule deer.

Chris, I saw that topic about the difference between a #3 and a saddle gun posted on here or Shiloh's site. Seems to me there might be slight difference in drop of comb but the are pretty close I believe.

I know there are others that could talk to the difference in those and the Hartford as well.

[Kurt]

I had a hunting rifle build by Shiloh that is a Hartford. I opted on the light weight crescent butplate stock with a single trigger and a 30" light weight barrel in the .44-77 caliber. It is a light weight rifle comes up and points quick and it very accurate. I know a lot of guys say ouch crescent butplate? but this is not the case.
I have been thinking taking another 2" off the barrel, but for now I will leave it as it is. It does a fine job on buffalo.

Kurt

[J.B.]

Think you'll find the #Saddle rifle has a cheek piece while the #no.3 does not. That's one beautiful rifle you have there Jim ! Beautiful timber and the finish just makes it stand up. Love that ebony schnabel as well. A joy to hold and behold and a real treasure to hand down . Not sure Shiloh actually make 'plain Jane' rifles... as basic as they're ordered ..they are still works of art. Think you'll love your 44/77 when the time comes also. Let us know how she shoots

Gavin

[jtex54]

True enough Gavin. Think I want the Hartford to be more representative of rifles that were most commonly available in 1874. I saw such a rifle at the Texas Panhandle Plains Museum just outside of Amarillo. Straight grain stock, heavy barrel, standard finish. I will be out to shoot the saddle gun soon and get to know it. Jim