SHILOH SHARPS RIFLES FOR SALE
William T. Goodman, P.O. Box 3269, Bozeman, Montana 59772
TEL. (406) 587-3131 FAX (406) 219-3415 www.shiloh-ballard.com
The following list of Shiloh Sharps includes only rifles that are in stock for immediate delivery or have actually gone "active." This means they are either in production or are scheduled to be in production in the immediate future. The due dates are based on a production time of approximately 2-3 months from the time the paid orders go "active" (activation means the rifles are on the floor being built at the Shiloh factory). This is approximate, but usually is within a few weeks (before or after) the estimated due date. With the exception of additional sights, specs on these rifles cannot be changed. The prices shown are DELIVERED PRICES. They are based on the current 2009 catalogue price plus Federal Excise Tax (charged by Shiloh on all orders), shipping crates/packing ($40 charged by Shiloh) and $50 - $55 UPS (standard ground delivery fully insured). An added premium of $200 is also included in this price (see explanation below). Note: If Shiloh raises prices, my price has to go up the same amount. There are NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES. Remember, Shiloh is currently in a long backorder situation on these orders. I can also place a custom order for you- any model, caliber, options, etc., and have it in usually about THREE-FOUR months. Also note, I ship ground UPS fully insured. Shiloh will only ship 2nd. Day Air UPS which costs about $35+ on average more than I charge to ship ground. This $30-$50 is a savings to the customer. Generally, a $1,000 deposit is required on all custom orders or to reserve one of my rifles already on order. Balance due when the rifle is ready for shipment.
A NOTE OF EXPLANATION CONCERNING MY $200 FEE: I am often asked how I set my fees. Basically, here is the answer. If you were to place your own order with Shiloh, you'd put down a $250 deposit on each rifle. About 20 or more months later you would be notified that full payment is required to begin making your rifle (there would also be an excellent possibility of price increases during this time which you would pay). From there you'd wait another three months for your rifle to be completed. This is where I come to the rescue! I've already put down tens of thousands of dollars in deposits at Shiloh for a multitude of future rifles. I constantly am paying for rifles to be built- nicely appointed custom rifles of which most shooters would be delighted to take delivery. I have fronted this time and money for the customer. So, for my $200 fee, you'll save 2 years of back order, not encounter any future price increases, not pay the full amount of your rifle until it is completed, and be shooting your rifle while other Shiloh customers are playing the waiting game! NOTE: I also charge a premium of $200 over catalogue price for new in the box guns already in stock and ready for immediate delivery without any wait.
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NOTE: MOST RIFLES CAN BE ORDERED AND CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR EXACT SPECIFICATIONS WITH AN APPROX. DELIVERY DATE OF WINTER, 2010/11.
THE FOLLOWING PRE-OWNED RIFLES ARE IN STOCK NOW.
1) Special order 1863 Shiloh .54 percussion carbine (Big Timber, Montana) with sling ring bar, polished barrel, double set triggers and special "deep chamber" to hold up to 100 grains of black powder, like new with hang tag, owners manual etc. $1850 plus shipping. (for photos see my other website at www.goodmanguns.com )
2) Shiloh 1874 Business Model, .50-90 caliber, traditional rounded "Business" forend, semi-buckhorn rear sight with blade front, steel shotgun butt plate, 28' heavy tapered round barrel, like new, shows no use, recent production, great powerful hunting rifle! $2150 plus shipping. (for photos see my other website at www.goodmanguns.com) SOLD
3) Shiloh 1874 Business .Model, 45-70 caliber, pewter tip, military butt, nicer than standard wood grain, full buckhorn rear sight, weighs 11 1/4 lbs., shows no use, like new $2150 plus shipping ( for photos see my other website at www.goodmanguns.com )
3) SHILOH 1874 .45-70 MONTANA ROUGHRIDER MODEL, pistol grip stock with case hardened military butt plate, semi-fancy walnut, pewter tip, 30" standard oct. barrel, standard Shiloh full buckhorn rear sight & blade front, weighs 10 1/5 lbs, like new, (catalogue price on this is almost $2600 and nearly 2 years wait) $2350 plus shipping (for photos see my other website at www.goodmanguns.com )
4) SHILOH 1874 .45-70 No. 3 SPORTER, 30" heavy octagon barrel, extra fancy burl walnut (original owner hand picked the wood), pewter tip, checkered steel butt plate, MVA mid range vernier tang sight with #111 globe (aperture cards included), front sight, small silver initials "E H" in silver oval on right receiver side, weighs just over 12 lbs., in original box, never used, this rifle catalogues at over $3100 (without the silver initials), a steal at $2450. ( for photos see my other website at www.goodmanguns.com )
5) HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON .45-70 OFFICER'S MODEL TRAPDOOR RIFLE, made in the U.S.A. in the 1970s, these are beautifully crafted and engraved exact replicas of the original Springfield model, engraved pewter tip, breech block, lock plate, barrel band, butt plate, hammer etc., complete with tang sight etc. about new and unused in original box! Still a bargain when you can find one. $1150. plus shipping. (for photos see my other website at www.goodmanguns.com)
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THE FOLLOWING RIFLES ARE ON ORDER AND BEING BUILT.
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APPROX. DUE DATE 6/15/10
1) No.1 Sporter, .45-70, 30" heavy octagon barrel, full buckhorn rear sight, semi-fancy walnut, pewter tip, steel shotgun butt plate, brass escutcheons, accent line on cheek piece,.........................$3088.31 (#6339) SOLD
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APPROX. DUE DATE 6/30/10
1) No.1 Sporter, .45-70, 30" heavy octagon barrel, full buckhorn rear sight, extra fancy walnut, AA finish, pewter tip, steel shotgun butt plate, brass escutcheons, accent line on cheek piece,......................$3399.11 (#6341) SOLD
2) Hartford Sporter, .45-70, 30" heavy octagon barrel, full buckhorn rear sight (pewter tip and Hartford collar standard on this model), extra fancy walnut, AA finish, polished barrel, polished and fire-blued screws, steel shotgun butt plate, brass escutcheons, bone and charcoal pack harden case color finish................$3828.13 (#6343) SOLD
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APPROX. DUE DATE 7/15/10
1) No.1 Sporter, .45-70, 30" heavy octagon barrel, full buckhorn rear sight, extra fancy walnut, AAA finish, pewter tip, steel shotgun butt plate, brass escutcheons, accent line on cheek piece, bone and charcoal pack harden case colors, polished barrel, polished/fire-blue screws (this one will be spectacular!) ......................$4087.87 (#6340) SOLD
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FINALLY ROUND BARREL RIFLES ARE BEING BUILT!
APPROX. DUE DATE 9/25/10
1) CREEDMOOR #2 SILHOUETTE RIFLE, .45-70, 30" round barrel, standard features include: extra fancy walnut, AA finish, polished barrel, polished fire-blued screws, pewter tip, single trigger, pistol grip and no cheek piece, the only extra on this rifle is a steel shotgun butt plate (and Shiloh will mount your sights- included in price)....................$3486.29 (#6403)
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APPROX DUE DATE 10/15/10
1) CREEDMOOR #2 SILHOUETTE RIFLE, 45-70, 30" round barrel, standard features include: extra fancy walnut, AA finish, polished barrel, polished fire-blued screws, pewter tip, single trigger, pistol grip and no cheek piece, extras on this rifle include: steel shotgun butt plate, brass escutcheons, schnabble pistol grip, bone and charcoal pack harden case colors, checkering, (and Shiloh will mount your sights- included in price)...................$4258.30 (#6396)
2) Military Rifle, .45-70, standard rifle as shown in catalogue, but with double set trigger option...............$2767.52 (#6102)
3) Military Rifle, .45-70, standard rifle as shown in catalogue, but with double set triggers, bone and charcoal pack harden case colors and patchbox................$3297.55 (#6395)
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TEN SPECIAL UN-CATALOGUED MODELS MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR ME!
I have long felt that there was a need for a light weight pure hunting rifle in the Shiloh line. There was a need for just such a rifle in the 1870s and the original Sharps company filled that need with their "Civilian Carbine" or "Light Hunter's Model" rifles (they were basically the same thing). These affordable plain, sturdy arms met the requirements of hunters seeking a rifle that was easy to carry, powerful, rugged and most of all LIGHT IN WEIGHT. Not a target rifle or "dual purpose" sporting-target model, these arms were made solely for the mountains and game fields. Until now, most Sharps hunters use their heavy sporting or target rifles (usually equipped with delicate target sights) to also hunt with. Believe me, I know what it is like to lug a 12 lb long barreled rifle up and down mountain trails all day! I also know what it is like to take a bad fall in the woods with a beautifully finished rifle, stocked with extra fancy AAA finished walnut- not a good thing. To make a long story short, I was able to get Kirk at Shiloh to make a special run of authentic "Light Hunter" rifles for me. He used my original Sharps "Civilian Carbine" (shown in the photo section of this website- 2nd set of photos, 2nd rifle from top) as a model- this rifle weighs about 7 1/2 lbs. The ten rifles will all be similar to this one (without having the military sling swivel in the butt stock or military lever catch on the lower tang, of course). I'm not yet sure of the price of these, but I expect them to be priced similar to a Military Carbine or Business Model (base price $1800). I ordered these to be basic, non-fancy hunting rifles that are meant to be carried lots and really used under all conditions, a rifle you won't have to baby or worry about if it starts to show a little "hunting wear." Memories that will last a life time will be made with these rifles!
APPROX. DUE DATE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2010
1 & 2) Light Hunter, .45-70, 25" round military barrel, standard walnut, special splinter forend, military butt, semi-buckhorn rear sight, single trigger...........(#6404 & #6428- ONE SOLD)
3 & 4) Light Hunter, .45-70, 25" round military barrel, standard walnut, special splinter forend, military butt, semi-buck. rear sight, single trigger, patchbox.....(#6429 & 6430- ONE SOLD)
5) Light Hunter, .45-70, 25" round military barrel, standard walnut, special splinter forend, military butt, semi-buckhorn rear sight, double set triggers..........(#6431)
6) Light Hunter, .50-70, 25" round military barrel, standard walnut, special splinter forend, military butt, semi-buckhorn rear sight, single trigger............(#6432)
7) Light Hunter, .50-70, 25" round military barrel, standard walnut, special splinter forend, military butt, semi-buckhorn rear sight, single trigger, patchbox (like the original rifle in the photo section)..........(#6433)
8) Light Hunter, .50-70, 25" round military barrel, standard walnut, special splinter forend, military butt, semi-buckhorn rear sight, patchbox, double set triggers..........(#6434) SOLD
9) Light Hunter, .45-70, 25" round military barrel, standard walnut, special splinter forend, semi-buckhorn rear sight, steel shotgun butt, double set triggers............(#6435)
10) Light Hunter, .50-70, 25" round military barrel, standard walnut, special splinter forend, semi-buckhorn rear sight, steel shotgun butt, double set triggers..........(#6436) SOLD
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HEAVY BULL BARREL RIFLES ARE BEING BUILT!
APPROX. DUE DATE 12/8/10
1) No.3 Sporter, .45-110, 30" octagon #3 16 lb. bull barrel, standard walnut, full buckhorn rear sight, steel shotgun butt ( just like the original Ft. Griffin, Texas shipped rifle in the Sharps photo section- see left side of home page for this).........$3232.06 (#6397)
2) No.3 Sporter, .45-110, 30" octagon #3 16 lb. bull barrel, full buckhorn rear sight, semi-fancy walnut, pewter tip, steel shotgun butt, brass escutcheons...........$3815.92 (#6398)
3) No.3 Sporter, .45-70, 30" octagon #2 14 lb. bull barrel, full buckhorn rear sight, semi-fancy walnut, pewter tip, steel shotgun butt, brass escutcheons.............$3815.92 (#6400)
4) No.1 Sporter, .45-70, .30" half-octagon #3 16 lb. bull barrel, full buckhorn rear sight, semi-fancy walnut, accent line on cheek piece, pewter tip, steel butt plate, brass escutcheons, NOTE: Shiloh has probably made less than a dozen of these half-octagon bull barrel rifles- most of which I ordered last time they built bull barrel guns- they look great and are authentic as the original Sharps company did make a few of these on special order................$4090.65 (6402)
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APPROX. DUE DATE 1/5/11
1) No.3 .45-70, 30" half-octagon #2 14 lb. bull barrel, full buckhorn rear sight, extra fancy walnut, AA finish, steel shotgun butt, polished barrel, polished/fire-blued screws, bone and charcoal pack harden case color, pewter tip, brass escutcheons (see NOTE on #4 above)..................$4827.14 (#6401)