Shiloh Sharps question

[aghauler]

Is a Shiloh Sharps 45-70 considered a modern firearm?
What about if a different caliber, like 45-90 - or 45 -110?

[musketjon]

I believe it is because it uses fixed ammunition that is readily available. If I'm wrong, someone will correct me, I'm sure. If you were using paper cartridges, then NO.
Jon

[eighteenninetytwo]

if made after 1898 then yes.

[furyous68]

I don't care what it is... I want one in .45-110 soooooo badly. Probably won't be able to afford to shoot it... but I want one!

45-70 would be just fine, too!

[aghauler]

I believe it is because it uses fixed ammunition that is readily available. If I'm wrong, someone will correct me, I'm sure. If you were using paper cartridges, then NO.
Jon

Kinda what I was thinking.

[mjmagee67]

I have a 45-70 C Sharps that was custom made to my specs. It took 4 months and cost just over $3300. It's a beautiful gun and the fit and finish is amazing. I chose 45-70 because of the availability of the brass. The modern reproduction can be loaded to level action rifle pressures, which is one solid kick. C Sharps say I can use loads to 33,000psi safely.