Seems like the work gods have seen fit to make me retire (medically) in the near future....

When my little one was born (the one the doctors said we couldn't have), Mrs. Mike got me an M1A like I had in the service.

so this has started a thing of getting a nice rifle/pistol at a life changing event....

I've been looking at a Rolling block in 357...
(I regret selling my Ruger No.1 in 45-70)

and I've been tinkering of selling a few non- used rifles to fund this new purchase....

Anyone have a rolling block or Sharps that could give me some pros and con

I'm thinking 357 that "could" be reamed out to 357 maximum might be nice....

Or I'd entertain a 38-55. But I think 357 MAX would be cool


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I have both, a Sharps and rolling block. Both in .45-70. I guess some of it depends on how you plan to shoot it. If most of your shooting will be off a bench, then the rolling block will be easier to deal with. Both are fun to shoot, (as well as my trap doors). The caliber decision is yours to make. Personal preference and all.

Check out Cimarron Firearms. Very cool High Wall repros in a lot of different models.

Having owned Italian made ones and American made ones, I can say the Italians just don't compare. When they were cheap, sure. They're not cheap anymore.

I've always liked the High Wall rifle best in that type. C. Sharps makes a nice one.

Winchester still makes some Low wall rifles, too, and High Walls from time to time.

I sent you an email.

^^Rolan that's just not even fair.....

Beautiful rifle though...

my LGS alleges he has a Sharpes and he is gonna call me when he drags it out of one of his safes....

I like the sharpes, I like it a lot

Not exactly what you're talking about but I've been tempted by the Browning B78 listed recently on a local classified.

https://www.theoutdoorstrader....410588/#post-7068697

I also have both but prefer the Sharps over the Rolling block. But I have a Ruger No 1 in 45/70 I like a lot as well.

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Originally posted by YellowJacket:
Not exactly what you're talking about but I've been tempted by the Browning B78 listed recently on a local classified.

FWIW, the 1885 has simpler lockwork.

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Originally posted by Il Cattivo:

FWIW, the 1885 has simpler lockwork.

Maybe so, but the 1776 B78 has some of the best walnut I've seen on production rifles. And I've not seen reports of the B78 wearing out. The only part I don't like is the steel recoil absorbing butt plate. But that's only on the 45-70.

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Originally posted by Il Cattivo:

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Originally posted by YellowJacket:
Not exactly what you're talking about but I've been tempted by the Browning B78 listed recently on a local classified.

FWIW, the 1885 has simpler lockwork.

That's saying something, considering this is my RB in .43 Spanish broken down:

Oh, if I could find a cheap rolling block action in good enough shape to handle modern centerfire cartidges. Apparently the batch Remington made a few years ago suck.

But yeah, the rolling block wins the simplicity title hands down.

Different tastes for different folks. I've owned three rolling blocks, two original and one Pedersoli. I sold all of them, but I sold the first two to finance my Shiloh Sharps. It's a beautiful gun and a work of art. But you know what, in the long run I regret it. I really love and miss the rolling blocks and I think I like the rollers better.

I like single shots, I've also a few Martinis, a Hepburn, a couple No.1's, a TCR, and SSI. A buddy was supposed to sell me his High Wall when me moved it but forgot me. Not the biggest High Wall fan, but still.

I have absolutely nothing bad to say about my Shiloh Sharps. As cas says, it is a beautiful gun and a work of art, and I love it. Shooting it is probably the most fun I've ever had with my clothes on.