Sharps rifle
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Sharps rifles are a series of large-bore, single-shot, falling-block, breech-loading rifles, beginning with a design by Christian Sharps in 1848 and ceasing production in 1881. They were renowned for long-range accuracy. Wikipedia
Designed: 1848
Action: Falling block
Effective firing range: 1,000 yd (910 m)
Feed system: Breech-loading
In service: 1850–1881
Length: 47 in (1,200 mm)
Mass: 9.5 lb (4.3 kg)