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1. www chiappafirearms com 32 Qty K710 072i 4 BARREL CAVALRY 22 45 70 T 790135 35 trigger lock 1 K710 129 4 BARREL CAVALRY 22 50 70 1 760 050 x trigger lock spring 1 770 112 62 front sight 1 730 180 36 trigger lock screw 1 770 087 43 barrel lug 1 730 203 8 trigger lock spring screw 1 098 149 COMPLETE RECEIVER 1 098 145 COMPLETE FOREND 1 770 199 5 receiver 1 780 022 54 fored 1 730 202 6 lever pin plunger 1 730 208 55 side plate screw washer 1 720 031 7 lever pin plunger spring 1 1098 040 COMPLETE REAR SI GHT 1 730 203 8 lever pin plunger screw 1 790 156 45 rear sight leaf 1 730 229 9 creedmoore sight base holes 2 790 123 46 rear sight slide 1 098 019 BLOCK LEVER ASSEMBLY 1 130 021 47 Friction ball 1 770 084 10 lever 1 720 032 48 rear sight slide spring 1 770 085 11 link 1 790 147 49 rear sight spring 1 730 298 12 link to breech block screw 1 730 291 50 r sight leaf pin to r sight spring 1 770 098 13 breech block cartridge 1 730 215 51 rear sight slide retainer screw 1 790 132 14 firing pin pusher 1 098 125 FINAL ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS 1 730 491 15 ffiring pin 1 730 088 60 saddle ring holder 1 730 241 15 1 730 207 38 side plate front screw 2 720 033 16 firing pin spring 1 730 210 39 rear tang screw 1 730 242 17 firing pin screw 1 730 213 31 front guard
2. Close the breech block Closing the breech block vvill cut the end of the paper cartridge thus allovving the black povvder to flovv into the cartridge chamber Clean therifle from any residues of black povvder Your Sharps is now ready to be used Now direct the gun in the shooting direction and place the cap over the nipple Fully cock the hammer and shoot Nitre paper has the characteristic to burn completely once black powder burns so you will not have residues in the chamber ITIS FUNDAMENTAL TO wipe cartridge chamber between one shot and the other Eventual sparks could cause next shot explosion while you are still loading The third system is using brass shells item ref 970 012 970 119 Shells work in the same way as paper cartridges but with the advantage they can be re used Fill in the brass shell with black powder We suggest a quantity of black powder of 47 50 grs for 45 caliber and 522 55 grs for 54 caliber Such loads are referred to Swiss powder no 2 the quantity may vary according to the grain of black or equivalent powder Pyrodex used and to the style of the bullet In order to avoid powder leaking from the injection hole place on the bottom of the shell a little piece of thin paper Insert a lubricated bullet and make sure it is correctly seated on the black powder Powder must be slightly pressed for about 1 2 mm excessive pressure could cause a loss of power It s
3. IH je m 730 215 6 rear sight slide retainer screw O98 136 FINAL ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS 730 207 19 side plate screw 730 210 15 rear tang screw 730 213 23 front guard screw 730 209 20 rear guard screw butt plate 730 231 14 front tag screw Stecher 730 246 14 front tag screw single trigger 730 272 12 floating chamber CAL 451 730 230 12 floating chamber CAL 54 770 124 32 breech block flange CAL 451 770 116 32 breech block flange CAL 54 721 069 40 lever spring 770 178 44 receiver lever pin 730 232 rear trigger regulating screw 730 233 regultaing screw 130 030 trigger pin 790 124 front trigger 790125 66 rear trigger 721072 60 front trigger spring 730 214 61 front trigger spring screw e le Jw BS fe N e HB N m N www chiappafirearms com 20 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com J9p od Sme 09117100 0 sdieus 7 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com 21 www chiappafirearms com SHARPS 1859 Cavalry Black Powder Single Trigger Code 910 0 14 015
4. Dr Dr Code Ref DESCRIPTION Qty Code Ref DESCRIPTION Qty K710 077 4 BARREL CAVALRY 22 1 790 156 45 rear sight leaf 1 770 112 71 front sight 1 790 123 46 rear sight slide 1 770 087 43 barrel lug 1 130 021 47 friction ball 1 098 147 COMPLETE RECEI VER 1 720 032 48 rear sight slide spring 1 770 198 5 receiver 1 790 147 49 rear sight spring 1 730 202 6 lever pin plunger 1 730 291 50 r sight leaf pin to r sight spring 1 720 031 7 lever pin plunger spring 1 730 215 51 rear sight slide retainer screw 1 730 203 8 lever pin plunger screw 1 098 142 FI NAL ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS 1 730 229 9 creedmoore sight base holes 2 730 214 53 rear sight spring screw 1 098 135 COMPLETE BREECH BLOCK 1 790 121 52 rear sight base 1 AND LEVER 1 730 088 60 saddle ring holder 1 770 084 10 lever 1 730 207 38 side plate front screw 2 770 085 11 link 1 730 210 39 rear tang screw 1 730 298 12 link to breech block screw 1 730 213 31 front guard screw 2 770 090 13 breech block 1 730 209 3 rear guard screw 1 730 255 18 link to lever screw 1 730 246 41 front tang screw 1 730 227 14 littl nipple 1 730 240 56 forend screw 2 730 064 15 nipple 1 730 257 44 floating chamber 1 730 228 16 breech block clean out screw 1 770 116 17 breech block flange 1 098 030 LOCK COMPLETE 1 721 069 42 lever spring 1 790 146 19 side plate 1 770 178 40 receiver lever spring 1 790 119 20 hammer 1 721 076 58 barrel band spring 1 770 080 21 tumbler 1 770 114 59 s
5. e je 8S je e 8S je lka e e m m m L jejeje N je 098 007 DOUBLE SET TRIGGER ASSEMBLY 760 050 46 trigger lock spring 730 213 40 font guard screw 730 180 45 trigger lock screw 770 181 74 double set trigger guard plate 730 203 17 trigger lock spring screw 730 232 75 rear trigger regulating screw 730 246 50 REAR TANG SCREW single trigger m fe 5 je je je S e e je S 85 8S c L m lo N je je lka N 730 233 76 regulating screw EE www chiappafirearms com 34 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com e Aryueyur sdieusS LSI 5 sj red yo 1511 1874 Sharps Texas Cavalry Cod 920 047 920 048 Dr Dr Code Ref DESCRIPTION Qty Code Ref DESCRIPTION Qty 710 072 4 Barrel 22 cal 45 70 1 730 244 33 trigger screw 1 710 129 4 Barrel 22 cal 50 70 1 790 135 35 trigger lock 1 770 112 62 Front sight round barrel 1 760 050 37 trigger lock spring 1 770 087 43 Barrel lug 1 730 180 36 trigger lock screw 1 098 152 RECEI VER ASSEMBLY 1 730 203 8 trigger lock spring screw 1 770 200 5 Receiver Sharps Texas Cavalry 1 098 145 SNABBLE FOREND ASSY 1 730 202 6 lever pin plunger 1 780 022 54 Snabble forend 1 720 031 7 lever pin plunger spri
6. Identifying markings Every gun we produce has a serial number that is marked on the barrel Close to the serial number you will also find National Proof House markings On the barrel there is also marked our company name gun caliber Made in Italy and when appropriate Black Powder Only These markings must not be removed from the firearm for any reason E www chiappafirearms com 16 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com BEARES USER S MANUSI M4 Ordinary cleaning Cleaning of percussion and cartridge models is very similar Follow the steps listed below e Place the hammer in half cock position so that the firing pin is not protruding out of the breech block and you don t risk to spoil it or the breechblock Open the lever and place it in a position where the lever spring is not working e Turn the lever pin clockwise and extract it from its seat Hammer Breech block Lever pin plunger Lever pin e I lever pin is too hard to extract remove the forend screws and unscrew the lever spring screw in this way it should be easier to remove the lever pin Now the entire breech block group will be free to fall out of the receiver e Clean with a solvent the inside of the receiver barrel and block e Slightly oil and reassemble e When you reassemble the parts place the extractor into its seat in the block place the rifle with muzzle up and sleeve the block into the receiver e Movesimul
7. Dr Dr Code Ref DESCRIPTION Qty Code Ref DESCRIPTION Qty K710 052 13 BARREL I NFANTRY 30 54 790131 10 stop patch box spring K710 086 13 BARREL I NFANTRY 30 451 125 000 12 wood patch box screws 770 112 73 front sight 098 139 COMPLETE FOREND 770 087 52 barrel lug 780 034 61 forend 098 134 COMPLETE RECEI VER 730 208 2 side plate screw 770 076 14 receiver 770 095 62 nose cap 730 202 15 lever pin plunger 730 214 7 nose cap screw 720 031 16 lever pin plunger spring 098 039 COMPLETE REAR SI GHT 730 203 17 lever pin plunger screw 790 136 54 rear sight leaf 730 229 18 creedmoore sight base holes 790123 55 rear sight slide 098 135 COMPLETE BREECH BLOCK 130 021 56 friction ball AND LEVER 720 032 57 rear sight slide spring 770 084 19 lever 790 147 58 rear sight spring 770 085 20 link 730 291 59 rear sight leaf pin to rear sight spring 730 298 21 link to breech block screvv 730 215 60 rear sight slide retainer screvv 770 090 22 breech block 098 140 COMPLETE MI DDLE BAND 730 255 27 link to lever screw 790 127 66 barrel band middle 730 227 23 little nipple 790 129 67 swivel band 730 064 24 nipple 730 250 68 swivel belt screw 730 228 25 breech block clean out screw 098 141 COMPLETE SWIVELT BELT BASE 098 030 LOCK COMPLETE 790 130 71 swivelt belt base 790 129 67 swivel band 730 250 68 swivel belt screw 730 078 72 trigger guard screw 790 146 28 side plate 790 119 29 ha
8. is why it is mandatory after use to clean properly the inside of the barrel and to oil it with a specific lubricant for weapons The gun dealer where you bought your weapon may suggest the best lubricant to use e Avoid excessive residual oil e Check that the mechanism of the weapon is smooth in case you notice the mechanism of the weapon is getting hard or some essential parts start to rust you should bring your weapon to competent authorized personnel Donfuse pure silicone or lanoline e After long periods of inactivity of your rifle it s advisable to completely disassemble and inspect it or give it to an authorized gunsmith for inspection e Should it be necessary to replace any worn or damaged parts you will find below an exploded view with a list of the part number for all components Ifyou need to order any parts it is necessary to indicate the purchase date the serial number the exact model and the caliber of your gun and the item ref of the part you need If you have any doubt about a problem with your gun DON T USE TT have it inspected by an authorized dealer or gunsmith e Improper use or actions may cause serious injury and or death to yourself and or any bystanders during the firearm s use Always use your rifle with care and respect to avoid any incident or event that may change your life and that of others Rear sight and front sight adjustment Most of our weapons are replicas of original mil
9. Side plate screw 2 730 208 18 side plate screw washer 1 730 394 15 rear tang screw 1 770 348 24 stock grip plate 1 770 178 44 receiver lever pin 1 125 000 25 grip plate screw 1 730 231 14 front tang screw 1 130 029 26 grip plate pin 1 721 069 40 lever spring 1 710 194 2 BARREL 34 45 70 1 730 213 27 front guard screw 1 098 291 RECEI VER ASSEMBLY 1 790 133 12 7 1 770 078 17 receiver cartridge 1 770 087 41 Barrel lug burnished 1 730 202 43 lever pin plunger 1 730 209 20 butt plate screw 1 720 031 42 lever pin plunger spring 1 098 245 COMPLETE FOREND 1 730 203 16 lever pin plunger screw 1 780 068 45 snabble forend 1 098 019 BLOCK LEVER ASSEMBLY 1 730 208 18 forend screw washer 2 770 084 38 lever 1 770 395 13 nose cap 1 770 085 36 link 1 730 717 23 nose cap screw 1 730 298 37 link to breech block screw 1 730 240 39 forend screw 2 770 098 34 breech block cartridge 1 970 073 Level front sight 1 790 132 31 firing pin pusher 1 160 003 80 1o ring 2 730 491 32 firing pin 1 721 094 77 jtunnel front sight spring 1 720 033 33 firing pin spring 1 730 382 79 ing nut for level fronth sight 2 730 242 30 firing pin screw 1 730 383 76 spring screw for front sight 1 730 255 35 link to lever screw 1 770 175 1 front sight frame 1 O98 031 LOCK ASSEMBLY CARTRI DGE 1 970 072 81 level 1 790 160 53 plate 1 760 115 78 level leaf 1 790 120 54 hammer 1 098 249 SHORT diopter ASSY 1 770 080 48 tumbler 1 730 033 70 Special screw
10. front sight 790 124 78 _ front trigger 770 087 52 barrel lug 790 125 79 rear trigger 098 000 COMPLETE RECEI VER 721 072 80 front trigger spring 770 078 14 receiver 730 214 7 front trigger spring screw 730 202 15 lever pin plunger 721 073 81 rear trigger spring 720 031 16 lever pin plunger spring 098 065 SHARPS PARTS OF ENSEMBLE 730 203 17 lever pin plunger screw 730 207 47 SIDE PLATE SCREW 730 229 18 jcreedmoore sight base holes 730 210 48 rear tang screw 098 138 BUTTSTOCK COMPLETE 770 178 49 RECEIVER LEVER PIN WITH PATCHBOX AND SWIVEL 730231 82 front tang screw HIN HP lejeje le m m m je m sN 2 m m N B m m N 780 016 1 stock 721 069 51 lever spring 730 208 2 side plate screw 730 213 40 front guard screw 760 047 3 butt plate 790 133 53 EXTRACTOR 730 209 4 rear guard screw butt plate 730 209 4 BUTT PLATE SCREW 098 127 SHARPS PATCHBOX 098 039 COMPLETE REAR SI GHT 721 074 8 patch box spring 790 136 54 sight leaf 730 214 7 PATCH BOX SPRING SCREW 790 123 55 rrear sight slide 770 097 5 PATCH BOX 130 021 56 friction ball 770 096 6 PATCH BOX HINGE 720 032 57 sight slide spring 730 085 9 Trigger plate screw 790 147 58 sight spring 790 131 10 stop patch box spring 730 214 7 nose cap screw 180 001 11 pins for patch box stop 730 291 59 sight leaf pin to rear sight sprin
11. fundamental not to leave any gap between black powder and bullet Together with the shells you will find a brass base which must be inserted inside the breechblock to obtain a tight dosing and a lower gas escape Place the hammer in half cock Open the block Insert the cartridge into the chamber Pierce the paper placed on the bottom of the shell to allow the sparks to light the powder Close the breech block Remove any powder residues from the rifle Your Sharps is now ready to shoot Now direct your rifle in shooting direction and place cap on the nipple Fully cock the hammer and shoot www chiappafirearms com 13 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com PHARES USERS MANUAL M4 Loading a Sharps cartridge model Cartridge Sharps means a rifle using metal cartridges with primer commonly on sale That being stated it s good to remind that such guns were produced as copies of percussion Sharps that we have previously described These rifles were copies of those designed for use with black powder or Pyrodex or other shooting powders approved to substitute black powder Cartridges with different powders may be employed only if they have bursting pressures absolutely equal to that of black powder The guarantee is not valid in case commercial cartridge cases are used which have been self reloaded with powders that are not permitted Loading instruction e Before loading check the barrel for possible obstructions e Clean th
12. screw 2 730 255 18 link to lever screw 1 730 209 3 rear guard screw 1 098 031 LOCK ASSEMBLY CARTRI DGE 1 730 246 41 front tang screw 1 790 160 19 Weck plate 1 730 240 56 forend screw 1 790 120 20 hammer 1 721 069 42 lever spring 1 770 080 21 tumbler 1 770 178 40 receiver lever spring 1 770 082 29 stirrup 1 790 133 44 EXTRACTOR 1 730 204 30 stirrup screw 1 770 203 44 EXTRACTOR 50 90 1 770 081 22 6 1 770 114 59 saddle ring 1 730 201 23 bridle screw 3 770 115 61 saddle ring plate 1 770 083 24 fly 1 1098 143 BUTTSTOCK COMPLETE w patchbx 1 730 205 25 hammer screw 1 780 023 1 stock 1 730 206 26 main spring retainer screw 1 760 048 2 plate 1 721 075 27 main spring 1 730 209 3 rear guard screw 2 770 088 28 lsear 1 730 240 56 forend screw 1 098 324 TRIGGER GUARD COMPLETE 1 730 214 53 patch box spring screw 1 770 101 32 trigger guard plate 1 790 126 57 barrel band 1 790 134 34 trigger 1 721 076 58 barrel band spring 730 244 33 trigger screw 1 790 121 52 rear sight base 1 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com 8 s List of parts www chiappafirearms com e mail info chiappafirearms com 1874 Sharps Infantry Code 920 015 single trigger Code 920 016 double trigger Dr Dr Code Ref DESCRIPTION Qty Code Ref DESCRI PTI ON Qty 710 071 13 BARREL INFANTRY 30 45 70 130 030 77 trigger pin 770 112 73
13. solution The nitre solution is made adding potassium nitrate to water at normal room temperature Paper must then be cut and dried To help you with this work we have prepared a set which includes all parts necessary to prepare in the correct way and by yourself paper cartridges for your percussion Sharps This set includes ready cut nitre paper sheets for 45 or 54 caliber a dummy to roll the paper on glue to close the shell and a funnel to fill the paper shell with black powder Oncethe paper is dry roll it on a pin of the correct diameter based on the bullet caliber you wish to prepare Insert a lead bullet item 970 122 for 451cal and item 970 128 for 54 cal Fix the bullet to the paper with glue or better tie a silk wire around the bullet so that it goes into the lead grooves Now fill in the shell with black powder The maximum load of powder should not exceed 60 grains for 45 caliber and 80 grains for 54 caliber Now bend the open side of the paper glue it or dose with nylon or cotton wire It s fundamental that no air is left between bullet and powder Let s now proceed with the loading instructions please pay great attention and guard your safety e Put the hammer in half cock e Open the breech block using the lever e Insert the prepared cartridge into the cartridge chamber www chiappafirearms com 12 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com BEARES USER MALA
14. to you may depend on your safety Ifthe manual is not clear please contact the dealer where you bought the gun or call the distributor or the manufacturer by using the contact information provided within this manual All our guns are tested in the Armi Sport facility To guarantee the gun is safe it is sent to the National Proof House of Gardone Val Trompia BRESCIA ITALY for proof testing The Proof House tests the firearm with heavy loads then checks the barrel chamber and headspace to make certain the firearm is safe for use with standard factory ammunition The National Proof House will put their markings on the gun according to the Italian law certifying the gun is qualified and can be sold THE COURT OF BRESCIA ITALY WILL SETTLE ALL DISPUTES po QQaQQQana R VVVVVV Chiappafirearms com 4 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com BEARES USER MALA 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Read the instructions carefully before use Be aware that you are handling a firearm therefore your knowledge and behaviour may affect your life and those of the people close to you Reading the manual and a careful examination of the gun are fundamental to avoid any kind of problem Guns and ammunitions must be kept in different places ALWAYS keep guns and ammunitions out of reach of children Store the gun in a cle
15. trigger spring 1 710 204 2 Octagonal BRL 34 cal 38 55 W 1 730 214 61 Front trigger spring screw 1 730 208 18 Side plate screw washer 1 721 073 65 Rear trigger spring 1 770 087 41 Barrel lug 1 098 065 SHARPS PARTS OF ENSEMBLE 1 770 180 1 Sharps blade front sight 1 730 207 19 Side plate screw 2 098 000 RECEI VER ASSEMBLY 1 730 210 15 Rear tang screw 1 770 078 17 JReceiver cartridge 1 770 178 44 Receiver lever pin 1 730 202 43 Lever pin plunger 1 730 231 14 Front tang screw 1 720 031 42 Lever pin plunger spring 1 721 069 40 Lever spring 1 730 203 16 Lever pin plunger screw 1 730 213 27 Front guard screw 1 730 229 13 Sight base hole screw 2 790 133 12 Extractor 1 098 019 BLOCK LEVER ASSEMBLY 1 730 209 20 Butt plate screw 2 770 084 38 Lever 1 780 031 77 Snabble forend 1 770 085 36 Link 1 730 208 76 Forend screw washer 2 730 298 37 Link to breech block screw 1 098 038 REAR SI GHT comp for octag BRL 1 770 098 34 Breech block cartridge 1 730 214 8 JRearsight spring screw 1 790 132 31 Firing pin pusher 1 790 121 11 Bear sight base 1 730 491 32 Sharps firing pin 1 790 136 7 Rear sight leaf 1 720 033 33 Firing pin spring 1 790 123 5 Rear sight slide 1 730 242 30 Firing pin screw 1 130 021 3 Friction sphere 1 730 255 35 Link to lever screw 1 720 032 4 Rear sight slide spring 1 098 031 LOCK ASSEMBLY CARTRI DGE 1 790 122 10 Rear sight spring 1 790 160 53 Lock plate 1 730 291 9 Rear sight leaf pin to r s spring 1 790 120 54 Hammer 1 730 215
16. 0 21 910 024 1863 SHARPS SPORTING chequered Double 32 54 Pag 20 21 910 030 1863 SHARPS SPORTING pewter tip Double 32 54 Pag 20 21 910 035 1863 SHARPS SPORTING pewter tip Single 32 451 Pag 20 21 910 036 1863 SHARPS SPORTING pewter tip Double 32 451 Pag 20 21 910 019 1863 SHARPS SPORTING engraved chequered Double 32 451 Pag 20 21 910 020 1863 SHARPS SPORTING engraved chequered Double 32 54 Pag 20 21 910 015 1859 SHARPS CAVALRY Single 22 54 Pag 22 23 910 014 1859 SHARPS CAVALRY patchbox Single 22 54 Pag 22 23 910 016 1859 SHARPS INFANTRY patchbox Single 30 54 Pag 24 25 910 017 1859 SHARPS BERDAN patchbox Single 30 54 Pag 24 25 910 027 1859 SHARPS BERDAN patchbox Double 30 451 Pag 24 25 910 028 1859 SHARPS BERDAN patchbox Double 30 54 Pag 24 25 920 000 1874 SHARPS SPORTING Single 30 45 70 Pag 26 27 920 001 1874 SHARPS SPORTING Double 32 45 70 Pag 26 27 920 008 1874 SHARPS SPORTING Double 30 45 70 Pag 26 27 920 009 1874 SHARPS SPORTING Single 32 45 70 Pag 26 27 920 010 1874 SHARPS SPORTING Double 34 45 70 Pag 26 27 920 156 1874 SHARPS SPORTING Double 34 45 70 Pag 26 27 920 002 1874 SHARPS SPORTING pewter tip Double 32 45 70 Pag 26 27 920 003 1874 SHARPS SPORTING pewter tip Double 32 40 65 Pag 26 27 920 005 1874 SHARPS SPORTING pewter tip Double 32 45 90 Pag 26 27 920 006 1874 SHARPS SPORTING pewter tip Double 32 45 120 Pag 26 27 920 011 1874 SHARPS SPORTING pewter t
17. 1 770 082 56 stirrup 1 730 016 6 endless screw support 1 730 204 57 stirrup screw 1 770 003 29 Jdiopter vertical slide 1 770 081 47 6 1 730 013 28 diopter lock knob 1 730 201 46 bridle screw 3 730 015 7 9 nut for diopter device 1 770 083 49 fiy 1 730 011 5 knob for diopter angle regulation 1 730 205 55 hammer screw 1 730 019 9 Jjdiopter spring block screw 1 730 206 51 main spring retainer screw 1 770 005 3 diopter base 1 721 075 52 main spring 1 721 016 10 diopter special spring 1 770 088 50 sear 1 730 012 72 knob for diopter horiz regulation 1 098 131 TRIGGER GUARD ASSY PI STOL GRIP 1 140 001 71 Plastic ring 1 730 213 64 front guard screw 1 770 002 63 diopter horiz Ruler 1 770 173 59 double set trigger guard plate 1 770 000 69 ldiopter horiz Key 1 730 232 58 rear trigger regulating screw 1 730 021 8 diopter endless screw 1 730 233 67 regulating screw 1 730 028 82 diopter fixing screw M4 2 130 030 68 trigger pin 2 730 029 82 diopter fixing screw UNF 2 790 124 62 front trigger 1 098 169 4 leat for short diopter 1 790 125 66 rear trigger 1 730 014 11 diopter parabole hole 1 mm 1 721 072 60 jfront trigger spring 1 www chiappafirearms com 30 e mail info chiappafirearms com OL GT VE 910urpoa x sd eus e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com www chiappafirearms com 1874 Sharps Cavalry Cod 920 017 920 055 dz DESCRIPTION PEN PTION
18. 13 3 Barrel 24 22LR 1 130 062 43 TRIGGER PIN 2 710 214 3 Barrel 26 45 LC 1 770 379 42 FRONT TRIGGER 1 710 215 3 Barrel 26 44 40W 1 790 378 41 REAR TRIGGER 1 710 217 3 Barrel 26 30 30W 1 721 127 48 FRONT TRIGGER SPRING 1 710 218 3 Barrel 24 22Hornet 1 730 704 49 FRONT TRIGGER SPRING SCREW 1 710 219 3 Barrel 24 22WinMag 1 721 123 47 Trigger Spring 1 710 220 3 Barrel 24 17HMR 1 730 708 11 SIDE PLATE SCREW 2 710 227 3 Barrel 26 218Bee 1 730 706 12 REAR TANG SCREW 1 710 244 3 Barrel 26 357Mag 1 770 392 28 RECEIVER LEVER PIN 1 710 296 3 Barrel 26 22LR 1 730 705 13 FRONT TANG SCREW 1 O98 259 Receiver Assembly 1 721 122 7 LEVER SPRING 1 770 368 25 Receiver 730 695 8 FRONT GUARD SCREW 2 730 700 27 LEVER PIN PLUNGER 1 770 408 18 Extractor 44 40 45LC 1 720 004 24 LEVER PIN PLUNGER SPRING 1 770 373 18 Extractor 38 55W 1 730 699 23 1 LEVER PIN PLUNGER SCREW 1 770 409 18 Extractor 22Hornet 1 Breech Block Assembly Center 098 260 Fire 770 410 18 Extractor 2212 098 277 Breech Block Assembly Rimfire 770 424 18 Extractor 22 Win Mag 770 375 26 Lever 730 078 61 Guard Stock Screw 770 374 22 Link 770 369 6 Barrel Lug 730 698 19 LINK TO BREECH BLOCK SCREW 730 959 62 Scope Base Plug Screw 770 370 17 Breech Block Center Fire 098 257 Tang Sight Assembly 770 411 17 Breech Block Rimfire 730 716 58 1 Diopter Eyepeice Spring screw 770 371 14 FIRING PIN PUSHER 770 386
19. 190 LITTLE SHARPS Double 26 44 40 Win Pag 38 39 920 191 LITTLE SHARPS Double 26 38 55 Win Pag 38 39 920 192 LITTLE SHARPS Double 26 22 Hornet Pag 38 39 920 194 LITTLE SHARPS Double 26 30 30 Win Pag 38 39 920 196 LITTLE SHARPS Double 24 17 HMR Pag 38 39 920 197 LITTLE SHARPS Double 26 218 BEE Pag 38 39 920 203 LITTLE SHARPS Double 26 357 MAG Pag 38 39 920 208 LITTLE SHARPS Double 24 22 LR Pag 38 39 Each firearm is duly submitted to strong testing to grant the highest security of the product by the Italian Proof House in Gardone Valtrompia On request we may add high quality and precious hand engravings in each firearm www chiappafirearms com e mail info chiappafirearms com Djj93402 ojusuDuJy 0 9 6 508 OUl119uDN ounsy 073510 21076310 sped jenuesse 3 sdieus e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com www chiappafirearms com gan D Instructions for use Precaution Before handling the firearms be sure it s unloaded and pointed in a safe direction e Before shooting ALWAYS check to ensure that the barrel is free of obstructions e Remove any oil or grease residue with rod and dry patches changing them till they come out perfectly clean and dry Use hearing protection to prevent hearing loss from repeated exposure to gunfire In case of misfire keep the gun on the shooting line
20. 213 27 front guard screw 730 203 16 lever pin plunger screw 1 790 133 12 7 730 229 13 CREEDMOORE SIGHT BASE HOLES SCREW 2 730 209 20 butt plate screw 098 019 BLOCK LEVER ASSEMBLY 1 098 125 SHARPS PARTS OF ENSEMBLE 1 1 1 1 1 1 730 491 32 firing pin 730 213 27 front guard screw 790 133 12 extractor 720 033 33 firing pin spring 730 209 20 15 plate screw 790 135 29 trigger lock 760 047 74 butt plate 730 209 75 butt plate screw 730 214 73 Gaich box spring screw 125 000 69 patch box screw 770 097 68 Gaich box 098 127 SHARPS PATCHBOX 770 096 70 patch box hinge 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 721 069 40 lever spring 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 730 242 30 firing pin screw 1 098 038 REAR SIGHT COMPLETE octagonal 730 255 35 _ link to lever screw 1 730 214 8 jrearsight spring screw O98 031 LOCK ASSEMBLY CARTRIDGE 1 790 121 11 rear sight base 790 160 53 068 plate 1 790 136 7 jrear sight leaf 790 120 54 hammer 1 790 123 5 sight slide 770 080 44 tumbler 1 130 021 3 friction sphere 770 082 56 stirrup 1 720 032 4 rear sight slide spring 730 204 57 stirrup screw 1 790 122 10 sight spring 770 081 47 bridle 1 730 291 9 r sight leaf pin to r sight spring 730 201 46 bridle screw 3 730 215 6 re
21. 53 Sight base 730 696 15 Firing Pin Center Fire 730 748 15 Firing Pin Rimfire 770 387 54 Sight Staff 770 388 56 1 Diopter Eye Piece Back 720 007 16 Firing Pin Spring 730 714 55 Diopter Eye Piece 730 697 21 Breech Block Plate 730 713 59 Lateral Base Screw 730 702 20 LINK TO LEVER SCREW 721 125 60 Sight Staff Spring 730 770 63 Breech Block Plate Screw 730 715 57 Base Screw 098 261 Lock Plate Assembly 098 265 Forend Assembly 770 383 31 Lock Plate 780 076 2 Forend Standard 790 200 30 Hammer 730 694 10 Forend Screw Washer 770 381 37 Tumbler 730 693 9 Forend Screw 770 385 36 Stirrup 730 710 34 Stirrup Screw 098 264 Front sight Assembly 730 481 50 Front Sight Screw 770 380 39 Bridle 760 105 51 Front Sight Blade 730 709 40 Bridle Screw 770 223 52 Front Sight Base m S S m N m m N N 770 384 35 Fly 770 384 35 eS m ju e 730 712 29 Hammer Screw www chiappafirearms com e mail info chiappafirearms com 1 LA oo I T g HE 25 www chiappafirearms com e mail info chiappafirearms com SHARPS USER S MANUAL GUARANTEE COND
22. 6 Bear sight slide retainer screw 1 770 080 44 Tumbler 1 730 240 39 Forend screw 2 770 082 56 Stirrup 1 098 126 STOCK FOR PATCHBOX ASSY 1 730 204 57 Stirrup screw 1 780 021 67 Sporting stock with patchbox 1 770 081 47 1 760 047 74 Butt plate 1 730 201 46 Bridle screw 3 125 000 69 Patch box screw 3 770 083 49 Fly 1 098 127 SHARPS PATCHBOX 1 730 205 55 Hammer screw 1 721 074 72 Patch box spring 1 730 206 51 Main spring retainer screw 1 730 214 73 Patch box spring screw 1 721 075 52 Main spring 1 770 097 68 Patch box 1 770 088 50 Sear 1 770 096 70 Patch box hinge 1 098 007 DOUBLE SET TRI GGER ASSEMBLY 1 730 085 71 Trigger plate screw 1 730 213 64 Front guard screw 1 790 131 68 Stop patch box spring 1 770 181 59 Double set trigger guard plate 1 180 001 69 Pins for patch box stop 2 730 232 58 Rear trigger regulating screw 1 www chiappafirearms com 28 e mail info chiappafirearms com 2010 1 umo Dutuode sdreus p 01 syed 1511 SHARPS Creedmoor 34 45 70 Cod 920 164 Dr Dr Code Ref DESCRI PTI ON Qty Code Ref DESCRI PTI ON Qty 098 246 STOCK ASSEMBLY 1 730 214 61 front trigger spring screw 1 780 072 22 stock 1 721 073 65 rear trigger spring 1 270 027 21 butt plate 1 098 133 FI NAL ASSY COMPONENTS 1 730 209 20 butt plate screw 2 730 207 19
23. IAPPA firearms User s guide for SHARPS RIFLE ATTENTION BEFORE REMOVING THIS FIREARM FROM ITS PACKAGE READ amp UNDERSTAND WARNINGS INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS IN THIS USER S MANUAL T 0 49 IN E m 2 9 lt y D A 2 mz 8 D x x x Fw SASS ITALY A historical note on the Sharps model Since 1849 year in which Christian Sharps patented his first rifle till 1882 year in which the Company ceased its activity the Sharps rifle had a fundamental role in American History The Sharps percussion models were used in the revolutionary riots prior to the Civil War A well known episode is called The Bloody Kansas when Sharps rifles hidden in Bible cases were sent in Kansas to be used in the first national revolts Sharps percussion Infantry and Cavalry models were then used by Yankee battalions during the whole war period Above all we remember the Hiram Berdan regiment it is thanks to his men that the term Sharpshooters was coined as they were the best Yankee marksmen during the conflict The Sharps was undoubtedly one of the most popular rifles in those years the most used both by ordinary soldiers and by officials After the Civil War many percussion Sharps rifles were converted into breech loading rifles with metal cartridges The post war years were golden years for the Sharps Company production increased strongly and at the sametime the activ
24. ITIONS Armi Sport guarantees that our products are scrupulously checked against defects in materials workmanship and aesthetical and functioning problems In case you find a defect in one of our products you should immediately contact the DEALER SHOP GUNSMITH where you have bought your gun The seller will indicate the conditions for the repair which will be either made directly by them or through our assistance ATTENTION end users are not allowed to ship any gun directly to Armi Sport for repair either under guarantee or against payment Transportation of weapons is strictly regulated and the documents which are required can solely be issued by companies with specific authorization Armi Sport will warrant for structural or project defects without any time limit Armi Sport guarantees for a year after the purchase date the free substitution of parts for defects which have been found out also during use wear of parts which shouldn t be subject to wear or excessive wear of parts subject to wear The customer will have to give evidence of the purchase date with a bill or other valid proof In case the defect under cover of guarantee is not repairable Armi Sport will provide for a free substitution of the weapon ARMI SPORT RESERVES THE INSINDACABLE FACULTY OF DEFINING THE TYPE OF DEFECT OF THE WEAPON AND THEREFORE TO STATE WHETHER THE DEFECT IS COVERED BY GUARANTEE Armi Sport s decision will be fair but final Armi Sport will be a
25. UTTSTOCK Sharps Cavalry 1 721 075 27 main spring 1 780 023 1 Stock Sharps Cavalry 1 770 088 28 7 1 760 048 2 butt plate 1 760 096 63 cutter plate 1 730 209 3 butt plate screw 2 130 033 64 Cutter plate pin 1 730 240 56 forend screw 1 730 213 31 front guard screw 1 730 214 53 Rear sight spring screw 1 098 124 SI NGLE SET TRI GGER ASSEMBLY 1 790 126 57 Barrel band rear Sharps Infantry 1 770 101 32 trigger guard plate 1 721 076 58 Barrel band spring SH 1 790 134 34 trigger 1 790 121 52 lrear sight base 1 www chiappafirearms com 36 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com AI eAEe sexo SAIeYS 01 syed IST e mail info chiappafirearms com E www chiappafirearms com Little Sharps Cod 920 187 188 189 190 191 192 194 196 197 208 DRW DRW ITEM REF DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM REF DESCRIPTION QTY 098 256 Stock Assembly 730 711 32 MAIN SPRING RETAINER SCREW 1 780 075 1 Stock 1 721 124 33 MAIN SPRING 1 790 199 4 Butt Plate 1 770 382 38 Sear 1 730 209 5 Butt Plate Screw 2 098 007 Double Set Trigger Assembly 1 730 694 10 1 Butt Plate Screw Washer 1 730 695 8 FRONT GUARD SCREW 1 710 208 3 Barrel 28 38 55W 1 770 390 46 DOUBLE SET TRIGGER GUARD PLATE 1 710 211 3 Barrel 26 38 55W 1 730 703 44 REAR TRIGGER REGULATING SCREW 1 710 212 3 Barrel 26 22 Hornet 1 730 233 45 REGULATING SCREW 1 710 2
26. addle ring 1 770 082 29 stirrup 1 770 115 61 saddle ring plate 1 730 204 30 stirrup screw 1 790 126 57 barrel band 1 770 081 22 bridle 3 098 144 BUTTSTOCK COMPLETE 1 730 201 23 tumbler screw 1 with patchbox 770 083 24 fly 1 780 024 62 stock 1 730 205 25 hammer screw 1 760 047 63 butt plate 1 730 206 26 main spring retainer screw 1 730 209 3 rear guard screw 2 721 075 27 main spring 1 098 127 SHARPS PATCHBOX 1 770 088 28 sear 1 721 074 66 patchbox spring 1 098 124 TRIGGER GUARD COMPLETE 1 730 214 53 patchbox spring screw 1 770 101 32 trigger guard plate 1 770 097 64 patchbox 1 790 134 34 trigger 1 770 096 65 patchbox hinge 1 730 244 33 trigger screw 1 790 131 68 stop patch box spring 1 790 135 35 trigger lock 1 180 001 69 pins for patch box stop 2 760 050 37 trigger lock spring 1 125 000 70 wood patch box screws 3 730 180 36 trigger lock screw 1 730 085 67 Trigger plate screw 1 730 203 8 trigger lock spring screw 1 098 143 BUTTSTOCK COMPLETE 1 098 145 COMPLETE FOREND 1 no patchbox 780 022 54 forend 1 780 023 1 stock 1 730208 55 side plate screw washer 1 760 048 2 butt plate 1 098 040 COMPLETE REAR SIGHT 1 730 209 3 rear guard screw 2 K e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com www chiappafirearms com z22 J pAod 1391 SdIeUS 68 e mail info chiappafirearms com www chiappafirearms com SHARPS 1859 Infantry Black Powder Single trigger Codes 910 016 910 017 910 027 910 028
27. an dry and airy place after use to avoid rust in mechanical parts that may cause serious problems in functioning after a period of inactivity After use it is always recommended to clean oil and lubricate the gun with good quality oil The gun must ALWAYS be stored unloaded ALWAYS check that the chamber is empty Being this firearm is a replica of original design there is no modern safety Pay great attention during transportation and use Mechanical safety devices can fail Developing intelligent good safety habits is the best way to prevent accidents The only safety is the hammer half cock read chapter on firearms use REMEMBER No mechanical safety device is infallible ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded when transporting it from home to the shooting areas Carefully check that cartridge chamber is empty Keep away from open flame or heating sources Use only factory ammunition with specific loads intended for this firearm When you walk around with the gun in a shooting area ALWAYS keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction Never rest your finger on the trigger until the very moment you wish to shoot Never lean the weapon loaded and with a closed breech block it could fall and cause injury and death Never shoot against a solid surface or in a pool of water the projectiles could ricochet and shoot toward any direction Before shooting ALWAYS check to ensure that the barrel is free of obstructions K www chiappafirearm
28. appafirearms com Phone 937 835 5000 Should Armi Sport become aware of a defect of the rifle during the guarantee period the defective part will be substituted free of charge This instruction manual must always follow the firearm also in case the owner should change Procedure for the usage of the guarantee BEFORE shipping the weapon back for repair the customer should contact the gunshop where the product was bought The customer should supply proper information on the defect and the relevant file will then be started The gun shop will be given an NDR Repair Number The weapon will have to be shipped back to the gun shop in its original packing with a copy of the purchase date the Guarantee Form attached duly filed with indication of the NDR number according to the instructions of the dealer WARNING the returned gun must be protected with an adequate packaging any damages occurred during transportation and handling will be the customer s responsibility E www chiappafirearms com 41 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com BEARES USER S MANUSI x Request form REPAIR UNDER GUARANTEE NdR NDR Please write in the above box the Repair Number you were given by the gun shop 1 Customer data e Name e Address 77771 Phone Available from to 2 Product information e Model 3 Gun Shop dealer Pur
29. ar sight slide retainer screw 770 083 49 fly 1 O98 064 SNABBLE FOREND ASSY 730 205 55 hammer screw 1 780 019 45 snabble forend 730 206 51 main spring retainer screw 1 730 208 18 fforend screw washer 721 075 52 main sprig 1 730 240 39 forend screw 770 088 50 sear 1 O98 146 HARTFORD STYLE FOREND ASSY O98 124 SINGLE SET TRIGGER ASSEMBLY 1 780 027 77 Hartford style forend 770 101 26 trigger guard plate 1 730 208 76 forend screw washer 790 134 28 trigger 1 O98 126 STOCK FOR PATCHBOX ASSY 730 244 27 trigger screw 1 780 021 67 Stock with patch box cut 1 2 3 1 1 721 074 72 patch box spring 730 085 71 Trigger plate screw www chiappafirearms com e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com N nN 8 i a 7 R ES List of parts www chiappafirearms com e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com SHARPS 1874 Sporting Down Under Cod 920 028 029 030 040 044 045 096 Draw Draw Code Ref DESCRIPTION Qty Code Ref DESCRIPTION Qty 710 078 2 JOctagonal BRL 34 cal 45 70 1 730 233 57 Regulating screw 1 710 083 2 Octagonal BRL 34 cal 45 90 1 130 030 56 Trigger pin 2 710 084 2 Octagonal BRL 34 cal 45 120 1 790 124 62 Front trigger 1 710 118 2 Octagonal BRL 34 cal 45 110 1 790 125 66 Bear trigger 1 710 127 2 Octagonal BRL 34 cal 50 90 1 721 072 60 jFront
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31. e barrel with a cotton patch to remove any oil or grease residues Aim the gun in a safe direction e Place the hammer in half cock safety position and open the lever if hammer would be fully down the firing pin would protrude out of the block and moving the lever and consequently the block you could easily brake or bend it furthermore if hammer would be in full cock once cartridge is inserted in the chamber and the block closed you would risk to accidentally shoot the ammo e Insert cartridge of the proper caliber The cartridge has to sleeve easily inside the chamber e DONOT FORCE THE CARTRIDGE DURING CHAMBERING e DONOT LOAD DIFFERENT CALIBER AMMUNITIONS THAN WHAT MARKED ON THE BARREL e Ifcartridge doesn t enter easily in the chamber remove it and check the cartridge chamber is not obstructed or ruined Check the cartridge is of correct caliber and dimension Do not use ammunition with protruding primer you risk to accidentally shoot the ammo when closing the breech block e With cartridge chambered and the gun aiming in a safe direction close the breech block Now aim at your target and fully cock the hammer and shoot As to reloaded cartridges we wish to point out that the Sharps rifle has been designed and manufactured for use with black powder and similar Pyrodex only As far as the loading is concerned we suggest to use a loading manual from specialized companies for instance RCBS Lyman etc E
32. es to escape from the breech Some minor gas escapes are of course acceptable the improvement compared to a classic muzzle loading gun was really consistent There are three different systems to load a percussion Sharps The first one uses lead bullets and black powder Pict 1 the second paper cartridges Pict 2 while the third one uses specific reloadable brass shells Pict 3 Picture 1 First system e Before you start loading check to ensure that the barrel is free of obstructions Remove any oil or grease residues inside the barrel with rod and patch tisalways useful after cleaning the barrel to point it in a safe direction and shoot with the primer only one or two shots to verify the nipple is not obstructed and to dry the barrel from oil residues e Putthe hammer in half cock Open the breech block e Inserta lead bullet in the cartridge chamber e Pushit with a rod till it reaches the beginning of the rifling and it is stabilized in the cartridge chamber e Point the gun in a safe direction e Poura measure of powder in the chamber maximum powder load poured into the chamber should not exceed 60 grains for 45 caliber and 80 grains for 54 caliber the grains indicated are referred to Swiss black powder nr 3 Besurethat the chamber is completely filled up with powder so that there are no empty spaces between powder and bullet e Theblack powder capacity indicated may vary based on t
33. et trigger Stecher system 15 Extraction unloading 16 Markings 16 Ordinary cleaning 17 Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance 18 Rear sight and front sight adjustment 18 A note about historical design 19 Exploded views and components 20 Warranty 43 E www chiappafirearms com 3 e mail info chiappafirearms com BEARES USER MALA M4 WARNINGS Armi Sport is not responsible for damage to objects caused by misuse of the gun or for injuries to person or animals or in case of death caused voluntarily or involuntarily by the gun user Armi Sport is not responsible for injuries caused by poor maintenance misuse of the gun unauthorized or improper modifications Armi Sport declines responsibility for the indirect consequences of any injuries and or death of persons or animals damage to objects caused by use of the gun or by primer explosion by bullet s ricochet or unsafe loading practices and or procedure The gun you own is an accurate 19th century replica Consequently its safety devices are limited to the technological knowledge of the period Therefore the risks in using a gun like this are higher compared to a modern design gun The complete and full knowledge of your firearm may help you to avoid serious injuries due to lack of safety devices Read the entire manual and learn the proper use of the gun without live ammunition It is important that you understand the proper use of this product The life of the people close
34. for a few minutes it could be a delayed shot e NEVER dry fire the gun you may damage the shooting mechanism e During loading pay the utmost attention at what you re doing pouring a double charge or twice a projectile could cause the explosion of the barrel and severe injuries to you and the people close to you e Double trigger regulation if your rifle has a double trigger now it s time to adjust it Be sure the gun is unloaded and put the hammer in half cock position Pull the rear trigger then pointing the gun in a safe direction pull the front trigger to test the trigger pull In case the pull is too hard screw in the regulating screw by 1 6 of turn and try again Repeat the operation till the trigger pull is correct for your sensitivity THE TRIGGER PULL MUST NEVER BE TOO LIGHT E www chiappafirearms com 10 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com BEARES USER S MANUSI Loading a percussion Sharps Percussion Sharps was one of the most popular firearms of the ante cartridge period One of the reason for its great popularity undoubtedly was the fact that this model had a substantial reduction of gas escape after shooting Christian Sharps invented an innovative system a floating chamber inserted into the cartridge chamber This floating chamber moved backward during explosion due to the gas pressure created by the shot while the breech block was sealed not allowing gas
35. front 098 138 BUTTSTOCK COMPLETE 721 076 70 1 barrel band spring with patchbox and swivel 098 007 DOUBLE SET TRI GGER ASSEMBLY 780 016 1 stock 730 213 40 front guard screw 730 208 2 side plate screw 770 181 74 1 double set trigger guard plate 760 047 3 butt plate 730 232 75 trigger regulating screw 730 209 4 rear guard screw butt plate 730 233 76 regulating screw 098 127 SHARPS PATCHBOX 130 030 77 trigger pin 721 074 8 patch box spring 790 124 78 front trigger 730 214 7 patch box spring screvv 790 125 79 rear trigger 770 097 5 patch box 721072 80 front trigger spring 770 096 6 patch box hinge 730214 7 front trigger spring screvv 730 085 9 Trigger plate screvv 721073 81 rear trigger spring 180001 11 pins for patch box stop 2 J M p www chiappafirearms com 94 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com J9pmod 314 sdaeus 6 51 54 Jo ISTT SHARPS 1874 Sporting Breech loading Codes 920 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 019 020 024 025 0277 031 037 046 049 050 059 110 112 114 115 156 770 084 38 lever 730 207 19 15106 plate screw 770 085 36 link 730 210 15 tang screw 730 298 37 link to breech block screw 770 178 44 receiver lever p
36. g 125 000 12 wood patch box screws 730 215 60 rear sight slide retainer screw 098 019 BLOCK LEVER ASSEMBLY 098 139 COMPLETE FOREND 770 084 19 lever 770 085 20 link 730 298 21 link to breech block screw 770 098 22 breech block cartridge 730 214 7 nose cap screw 790 132 23 firing pin pusher 730 240 64 screw 730 491 24 firing pin 790 126 65 barrel band rear SH 730 241 24 098 140 COMPLETE MI DDLE BAND 720 033 25 firing pin spring 790 127 66 barrel band middle 730 242 26 firing pin screw 790 129 67 swivel band 730 255 27 to lever screw 730 250 68 swivel belt screw 780 034 61 730 208 2 side plate screw 770 095 62 nose cap 098 031 LOCK ASSEMBLY CARTRI DGE 790 128 69 Barrel band front SH Infantry 790 160 28 lock plate 721 076 70 Barrel band spring SH 790 120 29 hammer 098 141 COMPLETE SWI VELT BELT BASE 770 080 30 tumbler 790 130 71 swivelt belt base 770 082 38 stirrup 790 129 67 swivel band 730 204 39 stirrup screw 730 250 68 swivel belt screw 770 081 31 6 730 201 32 bridle screw 770 083 33 fiy 730 205 34 hammer screw 730 206 35 main spring retainer screw 721 075 36 main spring 770 088 37 7 730 078 72 trigger guard screw 790 121 63 rear sight base 098 124 TRI GGER GUARD COMPLETE 770 101 41 trigger guard plate 790 134 43 trigger 730 244 42 trigger screw 790 135 44 trigger lock
37. he bullet dimension shape EE www chiappafirearms com 11 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com BEARES USER MALA M4 During this operation pay attention you don t keep your head or part of your body over the muzzle of the barrel a sudden burst may seriously injure you In order to facilitate the introduction of the powder you should employ the apposite brass funnel which allows the powder to slide perfectly down the bottom Once you have loaded the powder beat your hand on the side of the weapon near the lock Itis fundamental that no air is left between powder and bullet Close the breech block Clean the rifle from powder residual exceeding black powder around nipple or breech block may be dangerous Possible lack of accumulated powder is a feature of percussion Sharps this characteristic was well known during the Civil War in fact theloading operations were carried out with great carefulness Now direct the muzzle in the shooting direction and place the cap on the nipple Cock the hammer and shoot After every shot before you start a new loading wait a while so possible powder residual in the barrel can extinguish Always pay attention when introducing the powder inside the weapon always keep the mouth of the muzzle far from your body Second system Before proceeding with the loading instructions it s good to explain how to properly prepare a paper cartridge Uselinen paper Such paper must be dipped in a nitre
38. in 770 098 34 block cartridge 730 246 14 front tang screw 790 132 31 firing pin pusher Draw Draw Code Ref DESCRIPTION Qty Code Ref DESCRIPTION Qty 098 062 STOCK ASSEMBLY 1 760 050 25 trigger lock spring 780 018 22 Stock 1 730 180 24 trigger lock screw 760 048 21 15 plate 1 730 203 16 trigger lock spring screw 730 209 20 Ibu plate screw 2 O98 007 DOUBLE SET TRIGGER ASSEMBLY 730 208 18 side plate screw washer 1 790 213 64 front guard screw 710 053 2 BARREL 30 45 70 1 770 181 59 double set trigger guard plate 710 051 2 BARREL 32 45 70 1 730 232 58 rear trigger regulating screw 710 058 2 8 32 40 65 1 730 233 57 regulating screw 710 061 2 BARREL 32 45 90 1 130 030 56 trigger pin 710 158 2 BARREL 32 45 110 1 790 124 62 front trigger 710 063 2 BARREL 32 45 120 1 790 125 66 rear trigger 710 159 2 BARREL 32 50 90 1 721 072 60 front trigger spring 710 067 2 BARREL 34 45 70 1 730 214 61 front trigger spring screw 710 062 2 BARREL 34 45 90 1 721 073 65 rear trigger spring 710 064 2 BARREL 34 45 120 1 O98 065 SHARPS PARTS OF ENSEMBLE 770 087 41 barrel lug 1 730 207 19 side plate screw 770 180 1 Sharps blade front sight 1 730 210 15 rear tang screw O98 000 RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 1 770 178 44 receiver lever pin 770 078 17 cartridge 1 730 231 14 front tang screw 730 202 43 ever pin plunger 1 721 069 40 ever spring 720 031 42 lever pin plunger spring 1 730
39. ing trigger screw completely 57 e Pull rear trigger 66 9 Slowly screw in the regulating trigger screw 57 till the front trigger will be released Now turn the screw clockwise for a complete turn e Now a light pressure on front trigger is enough to release the shot e Theriflecan shoot even without the double set trigger once the gun is loaded just pull the front trigger The trigger pull in this case will be considerably higher compared to the trigger pull using double set trigger system www chiappafirearms com 15 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com HARPS SUSER S MANUS ___ e WARNING all adjustments of double set trigger MUST BE DONE with the gun unloaded NEVER load the gun with double set trigger armed and cocked hammer Extraction e Immediately after cartridge explosion place the hammer in half cock and open the breech block e When the block is falling the extractor placed on the block will be rotating and extract the shell from cartridge chamber e Should the extraction not be fully accomplished especially by longer shells it is necessary to complete the operation manually e Attention if cartridge chamber or receiver are not clean enough it could happen that the extractor gets stuck once the shell is extracted block down lever open This will not allow the lever to move and breech block to lift In this case move the extractor manually to disangage it Remember to clean the gun carefully
40. ip Double 34 45 70 Pag 26 27 920 019 1874 SHARPS SPORTING pewter tip Double 34 45 90 Pag 26 27 920 020 1874 SHARPS SPORTING pewter tip Double 34 45 120 Pag 26 27 920 024 1874 SHARPS SPORTING patchbox Double 32 45 70 Pag 26 27 920 037 1874 SHARPS SPORTING chequered Double 32 45 70 Pag 26 27 920 049 1874 SHARPS SPORTING patchbox chequered Double 34 45 120 Pag 26 27 920 050 1874 SHARPS SPORTING patchbox chequered Double 34 45 70 Pag 26 27 1874 SHARPS SPORTING 920 025 patchbox pewter tip chequered Double 32 45 70 Pag 26 27 1874 SHARPS SPORTING 920 031 patchbox pewter tip chequered Double 32 45 120 Pag 26 27 www chiappafirearms com F e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com BEARES USER S MAA M m z 5 LT Item Code Description Trigger 2 m 2 8 5 mo x uo 1874 SHARPS SPORTIN 920 046 ni 7 ake R Double 32 45 120 Pag 26 27 920 059 1874 SHARPS SPORTING Double 1 34 45 120 Pag 26 27 920 007 257 Double 32 45 70 Pag 26 27 1874 SHARPS SPORTING BUM white finish patchbox pewter tip chequered Double 32 Pag 26 27 1874 SHARPS SPORTING pewter ti R 920 012 5 5 77 Double 32 45 70 Pag 26 27 1874 SHARPS SPORTING pewter tip hand engraved ii with gold inletting Greg dios grade Li Double 32 paii Pag 26 27 1874 SHARPS SPORTING pewter
41. itary weapons which were not equipped with accurate sight systems It is therefore necessary to carry out a few operations in order to regulate the sight devices to their maximum performance Front and rear sight modification should be the last option When you start using one of our weapons you should make a few shooting tests in order to establish what is the perfect ball size and the powder quantity that grant the best results In case you have dove tail shape sights it is possible to correct the point of impact by moving the front and or rear sights to the right or to the left If you have fixed sights alignment can be reached shaping or filing the front sight and or the rear sight EE www chiappafirearms com 18 e mail info chiappafirearms com A NOTE ABOUT HISTORICAL FIREARM DESIGNS Armi Sport proudly manufactures finely crafted replica firearms reproducing famous historical weapons These firearms are manufactured using leading edge machinery and high quality modern materials They are faithful reproductions of firearms originally designed in the nineteenth century therefore if you choose to own or use historical firearms you should be aware that along the one hundred or more years past there have been significant advances in firearms design and safety Armi Sport manufactures these guns not as state of the art firearms but as historically significant firearms for the collector It is vital that the user be familia
42. ity of converting percussion rifles into rifles with dassic loading grew The most famous Sharps among all the models that the company produced was certainly the Sporting 1874 model also called the Old Reliable Bufalo Rifle Many famous names in the America of that period are bound to the name of Sharps Men like Billy Dixon Buffalo Bill Cody Bat Matterson and many others used the great single shot rifle in hunting bisons at the time when this animal was still roaming with immense herds on American plains The large variety of calibers from an easy cal 40 to a more massive cal 50 also contributed to Sharps being the most important and most popular rifle during those years The Sharps rifles were famous for their feature of being able to shoot their big black powder bullets huge distances with extreme accuracy For several years Armi Sport has been producing a faithful replica of all parts of this rifle In particular metallic parts are machined from solid steel blocks instead of being casted and this allows an exceptional working reliability and a perfect interchangeability a feature which is really difficult to find in artisan crafted firearms www chiappafirearms com De e mail info chiappafirearms com INDEX Warnings 4 Sharps models 7 Rifle parts nomenclature 9 Instruction of use Precautions 10 Instruction of use Loading a percussion Sharps 11 Instruction of use Loading a Sharps cartridge model 14 Double s
43. llowed a timing of 60 days for repair under guarantee and 90 days for free substitution We strongly recommend that you keep the receipt or proof of purchase for any Armi Sport product THE GUARANTEE IS VOID IN CASE e Inadequate ammunition has been used any ammunition but those commonly on sale reloaded ammunition different from caliber and specification indicated on the gun barrel The gun failed to be provided proper maintenance and cleaning The gun has been modified without our prior consent Unauthorized inadequate or incorrect repairs have been carried out Parts subject to wear and corrosion Damage improper use of the gun by the user Expiry of the guarantee In the above cases the repair if carried out will be charged to the customer www chiappafirearms com 40 e mail info chiappafirearms com The guarantee does not cover parts subject to wear and corrosion In case non original spare parts are used the guarantee or any service contract with Armi Sport will be void ATTENTION delivery expenses to and from the service center are not covered by the guarantee and will be charged to the customer In case for any valid reason you do not have the possibility to obtain repair under guarantee at the shop where you bought the gun you may contact us directly we will indicate a local dealer to support you with the repair file e mail info armichiappa com Phone 39 030 9749065 USA e mail info chi
44. mmer 770 080 30 tumbler l m lka N m le leje m c jejeje c l lI m le c jejejeje e jeje N Fi c p lb lka N m m c u je e BH I e lic p l N S N p lka e je S S S c l e e w 770 082 38 stirrup 098 142 FINAL ASSEMBLY OMPONENTS 730 204 39 stirrup screw 730 214 7 rear sight spring screw 770 081 31 bridle 790 121 63 rear sight base 730 201 32 tumbler screw 790 126 65 barrel band rear 770 083 33 fly 730 207 47 lock plate screw 730 205 34 hammer screw 730 210 48 rear tang screw 730 206 35 main spring retainer 730 213 40 front guard screw 721 075 36 main spring 730 209 4 rear guard screw butt plate 770 088 37 sear 730 246 50 front tag screw single trigger 098 124 TRIGGER GUARD COMPLETE 730 240 64 screw 770 101 41 trigger guard plate 730 230 53 floating chamber 54 790 134 43 trigger 730 272 53 floating chamber 451 730 244 42 trigger screw 770 124 26 breech block flange 451 790 135 44 trigger lock 770 116 26 breech block flange 54 760 050 46 trigger lock spring 721 069 51 lever spring 730 180 45 trigger lock screw 770 178 49 receiver lever pin 730 203 17 trigger lock spring screw 790 128 69 barrel band
45. ng 1 730 208 55 screw washer 1 730 203 8 lever pin plunger screw 1 098 040 REAR SIGHT COMPLETE 1 730 229 9 Dioptre hole screw 2 790 156 45 Bear sight leaf 1 098 019 BLOCK LEVER ASSEMBLY 1 790 123 46 Bear sight slide 1 770 084 10 lever 1 130 021 47 Friction sphere 1 770 085 11 link 1 720 032 48 Bear sight slide spring 1 730 298 12 to breech block screw 1 790 147 49 Rear sight spring 1 770 098 13 block cartridge 1 730 291 50 R sight leaf pin to r sight spring 1 790 132 14 firing pin pusher 1 730 215 51 Rear sight slide retainer screw 1 730 491 15 firing pin 1 O98 125 SHARPS PARTS OF ENSEMBLE 1 720 033 16 firing pin spring 1 730 088 60 530016 ring holder 1 730 242 17 pin screw 1 730 207 38 side plate screw 2 730 255 18 link to lever screw 1 730 210 39 tang screw 1 098 153 LOCK ASSEMBLY CARTRI DGE 1 730 213 31 front guard screw 2 790 171 19 lock plate 1 730 209 3 ear guard screw butt plate 1 790 172 20 hammer 1 730 246 41 front tag screw 1 770 080 21 tumbler 1 730 240 56 forend screw 1 770 082 29 5 1 721 069 42 lever spring 1 730 204 30 5 screw 1 770 178 40 lever pin 1 770 081 22 bridle 1 790 133 44 Extractor cal 45 1 730 201 23 616 screw 3 770 203 44 Extractor cal 50 90 1 770 083 24 1 770 114 59 saddle ring 1 730 205 25 hammer screw 1 770 115 61 530016 ring plate 1 730 206 26 main spring retainer screw 1 098 143 B
46. ploded ammunitions Armi Sport Chiappa Firearms declines any responsibility for misuse of the firearm In case of alteration of the firearm Armi Sport Chiappa Firearms declines any civil and penal responsibility and will not refund any damage The user is responsible for injuries or damages caused to him or to other persons Do not use alcohol or drugs before or during shooting session and while handling guns NEVER run with a loaded gun don t cross any obstacle fences or water courses etc without having your firearm unloaded and in safety position Keep all bystanders behind you standing beside a shooter is not a safe position Complete knowledge of your firearm can make the difference www chiappafirearms com 6 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com SHARPS SER S MANUAL Ammi Sport is proud to introduce the range of our Sharps o as o Oo Item Code Description Trigger Si 2 E 5 5 m 6 ZS o 910 010 1863 SHARPS SPORTING Double 30 54 Pag 20 21 910 011 1863 SHARPS SPORTING Single 30 54 Pag 20 21 910 012 1863 SHARPS SPORTING Double 32 54 Pag 20 21 910 013 1863 SHARPS SPORTING Single 32 54 Pag 20 21 910 021 1863 SHARPS SPORTING Double 30 451 Pag 20 21 910 029 1863 SHARPS SPORTING Single 30 451 Pag 20 21 910 022 1863 SHARPS SPORTING chequered Double 32 451 Pag 2
47. r with his firearm and possible safety risks that may be present in the design Most significantly the user should realize that the designs of safeties or even the presence of adequate safeties vary significantly on historical designs and do not offer the protection against accidental discharge that modern firearms safeties achieve Similarly any firearm that is designed to be fired using black powder or Pyrodex has basic risks not found in modern cartridge firearms Black powder is a dangerous explosive and has to be used and handled with extreme caution The slightest miscalculation or carelessness with black powder firearms can result in serious injuries to the user www chiappafirearms com 19 e mail info chiappafirearms com SHARPS 1863 Sporting Black Powder Codes 910 010 011 012 013 019 020 021 022 024 029 030 035 036 Dr Dr Code Ref DESCRI PTI ON Qt Code Ref DESCRI PTI ON Qt K710 073 2 BARREL 30 54 K710 074 2 BARREL 32 54 K710 081 2 BARREL 30 451 721 073 65 rear trigger spring 730 213 64 front guard screw 098 124 SI NGLE SET TRI GGER ASSEMBLY 770 180 1 Front sight 770 101 26 trigger guard plate 770 087 41 barrel lug 790 134 28 trigger 098 134 RECEI VER ASSEMBLY 730 244 27 trigger screw 770 076 17 1 receiver 730 202 43 lever pin plunger 790 135 29 trigger lock 760 050 25 trigger lock spring 730 180 24 trigger lock screw 730 203 30 t
48. rigger lock spring screw 098 062 STOCK ASSEMBLY 780 018 22 STOCK ASSEMBLY 760 048 21 butt plate 730 209 20 butt plate screw 730 208 18 side plate screw washer 098 064 SNABBLE FOREND ASSY 780 019 45 snabble forend 730 208 18 forend screw washer 730 240 39 forend screw 098 038 REAR SI GHT COMPLETE octag 730 214 8 rear sight spring screw 790 121 11 rear sight base 790 136 7 rear sight leaf 790 123 5 rear sight slide 130 021 3 friction sphere 720 032 4 rear sight slide spring 790 122 10 rear sight spring 730 291 9 r sight leaf pin to r sight spring 720 031 42 lever pin plunger spring 730 203 16 lever pin plunger screw 730 229 13 sight base holes 098 135 BLOCK LEVER ASSEMBLY 770 084 lever 770 085 link 730 298 link to breech block screw 770 090 34 1 breech block 730 255 37 link to lever screw 730 227 33 little nipple 730 064 57 6 730 228 23 1 breech block clean out screw 098 030 LOCK ASSEMBLY BLACK POWDER 790 146 53 side plate 790 119 54 hammer 770 080 48 tumbler 770 082 30 stirrup 730 204 stirrup screw 770 081 bridle 730 201 tumbler screw 770 083 fly 730 205 hammer screw 730 206 main spring retatner 721 075 main spring 770 088 sear O98 007 DOUBLE SET TRIGGER ASSEMBLY 770 181 double set trigger guard plate N N m m N m lka
49. s com 25 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com HARPS SUSER S MANUSI l 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 26 2T 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 After use clean and lubricate the inside of the barrel with appropriate oil Avoid grease or oil build up that can cause excessive pressure and result in serious personal injuries Before using the gun again inspect the barrel and chamber to make certain that there are no obstructions in the bore Remove any oil residue with rod and dry patch before shooting Accumulation of rust in the barrel can cause excessive pressures resulting in serious injury and may cause the explosion of the barrel A rusted pitted or eroded barrel should be replaced Always wear shooting glasses when shooting to protect your eyes Use hearing protection to prevent hearing loss from repeated exposure to gunfire NEVER modify any parts of your gun Any alteration may cause serious personal injury and voids the warranty Only a qualified gunsmith may service the gun for repair or serious maintenance Wash hands thoroughly after shooting and handling firearms to remove any unwanted residues Use exclusively factory loaded ammunition of the caliber specified on the firearm barrel Use of different calibers may cause serious personal injuries to you and to people close to you In case of misfire manually extract the cartridge from the chamber Do not attempt to re use unex
50. taneously block and extractor till you will see at the side of receiver the mounting holes aligned Lock the parts with the lever pin e When shooting with black powder or Pyrodex the barrel should be cleaned every two shots to keep good accuracy and easy loading e Often black powder residues are left at the beginning of the cartridge chamber clean with a slightly wet brush e Occasionally you can proceed with deeper cleaning for example disassembling the firing pin or lock and trigger plate Such steps are not so easy and you must pay great attention to avoid damaging the gun e Incase you own a percussion rifle you have to clean also floating chamber seat You can remove the block first and then remove the floating chamber in case the floating chamber is stuck into the barrel you have to use the proper extractor tool item 970 011 www chiappafirearms com 17 e mail info 2 chiappafirearms com Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance e Before any kind of maintenance verify that the gun is unloaded Ordinary maintenance means all the steps the owner should follow to keep the gun in good service before and after shooting e Extraordinary maintenance implies the change of broken or worn parts and disassembling the gun In this case only authorized personnel may service the gun for maintenance or repair e Also a revision after a long period of storage has to be considered an extraordinary maintenance This
51. tip hand engraved Bevin with gold inletting Pho d dis grade DOUDE tae Pag 26 27 920 015 1874 SHARPS INFANTRY patchbox Single 30 45 70 Pag 34 35 920 016 1874 SHARPS BERDAN patchbox Double 30 45 70 Pag 34 35 920 110 SHARPS BILLY DIXON pewter tip chequered Double 32 45 70 Pag 26 27 920 112 SHARPS BILLY DIXON pewter tip chequered Double 32 45 90 Pag 26 27 920 114 SHARPS BILLY DIXON pewter tip Double 32 45 110 Pag 26 27 920 115 SHARPS BILLY DIXON pewter tip Double 32 50 90 Pag 26 27 920 028 SHARPS QUIGLEY patchbox heavy barrel Double 34 45 70 Pag 28 29 920 029 SHARPS QUIGLEY patchbox heavy barrel Double 34 45 90 Pag 28 29 920 030 SHARPS QUIGLEY patchbox heavy barrel Double 34 45 120 Pag 28 29 920 044 SHARPS QUIGLEY patchbox heavy barrel Double 34 50 90 Pag 28 29 920 045 SHARPS QUIGLEY patchbox heavy barrel Double 34 45 110 Pag 28 29 920 096 SHARPS QUIGLEY patchbox heavy barrel Double 34 38 55Win Pag 28 29 920 164 SHARPS CREEDMOOR Double 34 45 70 Pag 30 31 920 017 1874 SHARPS CAVALRY Single 22 45 70 Pag 32 33 920 055 1874 SHARPS CAVALRY Single 22 50 70 Pag 32 33 920 047 1874 SHARPS TEXAS CAVARLY Single 22 45 70 Pag 36 37 920 048 1874 SHARPS TEXAS CAVARLY Single 22 50 70 Pag 36 37 920 187 LITTLE SHARPS Double 24 22WinMag Pag 38 39 920 188 LITTLE SHARPS Double 24 22LR Pag 38 39 920 189 LITTLE SHARPS Double 26 45 LC Pag 38 39 920
52. www chiappafirearms com 4 e mail info chiappafirearms com Double set trigger Some of our Sharps are supplied with double set trigger which works as explained here below Fig 3 e Front trigger 62 it s the shooting one it can fire both in double set trigger mode or in normal mode e Rear trigger 66 it is under spring tension 65 e Pulling the rear trigger loads the system and puts in balance the two triggers springs 65 60 e Pulling the front trigger brakes such balance the rear trigger lifts pushed from its spring and releases the sear to fire Warning trigger pull must never be too light e fonceyou have pulled the front trigger the hammer is not released adjust the rear trigger spring screw 58 the power of the hit could not be enough to release the hammer Unscrewing slightly that screw you the power of the rear trigger will be improved Unscrew it till the power is enough to release the hammer tisnormal that after some time the spring becomes a little weaker In such case just turn anticlockwise the screw by a quarter of turn 58 To obtain sensitive pulls it s necessary to adjust the trigger screw 57 turning the screw anticlockwise the trigger pull becomes more sensitive reaching a point when the rear trigger cannot catch the front trigger turning the screw clockwise you will obtain an harder trigger pull e Toadjustthe double set trigger follow the instructions below e Unscrew regulat

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