IAB Sharps

mannyCA · September 24, 2014, 08:07 PM

Got a buddy who brought over his block which looks like has powder damage to the face, looks as if the primer hole has distorted due to heat, don't quote me on that as I've yet to see the rifle, its in 45-70 and he's had it for years.
Im not too familiar with the IAB brand and any info would be appreciated.
also need to know where to get parts for it?
Thanks

Jim Watson · September 24, 2014, 08:16 PM

Surely you mean 1874 Sharps, the Sharps Rifle Co. folded in 1881.

Anyhow, the best source for Italian repro parts seems to be VTI

http://www.vtigunparts.com/store/sho...etti%5D+Sharps

mannyCA · September 24, 2014, 08:24 PM

I stand corrected, thank you Jim. Was going off memory.

This model just goes by the name of IAB Sharps.

September 24, 2014, 08:07 PM	#1
mannyCA Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2009 Location: the world Posts: 182	IAB Sharps Got a buddy who brought over his block which looks like has powder damage to the face, looks as if the primer hole has distorted due to heat, don't quote me on that as I've yet to see the rifle, its in 45-70 and he's had it for years. Im not too familiar with the IAB brand and any info would be appreciated. also need to know where to get parts for it? Thanks Last edited by mannyCA; September 24, 2014 at 08:23 PM.

September 24, 2014, 08:16 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	Surely you mean 1874 Sharps, the Sharps Rifle Co. folded in 1881. Anyhow, the best source for Italian repro parts seems to be VTI http://www.vtigunparts.com/store/sho...etti%5D+Sharps

September 24, 2014, 08:24 PM	#3
mannyCA Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2009 Location: the world Posts: 182	I stand corrected, thank you Jim. Was going off memory. This model just goes by the name of IAB Sharps.