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by North Country Gal » Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:39 pm
Let me add a few comments. The original 1885 Low Wall was chambered in 22 LR and even a 22 Short (have seen one), basically all kinds of small game and varmint cartridges over its lifetime until it was discontinued in 1920. There was even a 22 LR trainer version produced for the military. Lots of guys out there rebuilding Low Wall rimfires.
By contrast, the Sharps never made it into the 22 LR era, so any Sharps chambered in 22 LR is an adaption or modification of the original. Can't argue that it is or is not practical, though. That's definitely a personal preference.
One thing I can say is that the 1885 was a more modern design with a faster lock time and no side hammer (not to mention one of the strongest rifle action ever made, so shoot any 45-70 load you want). Talking to some friends who compete in the classic single shot and Schutzen arena, I'm told that Sharps has a hard time competing with the more modern designs.
Anyway, I could not be more pleased with our reproduction 1885 rimfire or centerfires, but then, folks who love shooting Sharps are shooting them for that very reason - they love the Sharps. I can certainly understand that.
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North Country Gal on Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:48 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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