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In 1877.....American Riflemen using the Sharps 'Old reliable' rifle competed against the British team in long range international competition....the Brits being considered the best the world had to offer.
The US team won hands down...Mr. Bruce scored a 219 out of a possible 225 at 1000 yards.
Messrs. Bruce, Weber and Hyde were addressed by Judge Stanton and congratulated for their excellent scoring in the two days competition.
Bruce, who made the champion score of the world, replied that "Sharps Rifle did the work, with me back of it".
From the Sharps Catalogue 1878.
My Sharps 45-70 will consistently print at 1000 yds. with a Soule Vernier sight.
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Last edited by Reiver; 05-25-2019 at 05:26 PM..
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