Well, after doing quite a bit of research, I ordered my first Sharps today.

Shiloh 1874 Sporter #3
45-70
Military (straight) stock
Military Buttplate
Standard Wood
Color Case Hardened
30" Heavy OCT Barrel
Brass Escutcheons
Pewter Forearm Tip
Semi Buckhorn Rear Sight
MVA #108 Midrange Tang Sight
Shiloh #111 Front Sight

I was torn between the "pistol grip" butt stock and the straight military stock, and I ended up deciding on the straight. It looks more 'traditional' to me, and has always been what I imagined a Sharps to have. This will be my first black powder rifle, and first rifle I plan to reload for, so I went with the popular and forgiving 45-70.

This rifle will be a range toy. Im not sure if it will ever see competition, and I plan to only have access to 300yds max, regularly. Anything farther will be few and far between.

Anyway, Im pretty excited! Looking at an approx. 18 month wait.

That is going to be nice.

Shiloh is the top of the heap, and at the top of my bucket list!!!

Did you get your rifle?

@hemiman

Yes!  Did you get it?!?!?!?!!??!  Inquiring minds want to know!