.45-120 SILE Sharps

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Hello all, today I got in my new SILE Sharps rifle in 45-120. While it is probably the better part of 60 years old, it has likely never been fired, and came in its original box with receipt. When I got the rifle I was immediately taken aback by its proportions. It's tiny. The weapon has but a 26" barrel and weighs just shy of 8 lbs. Compare this to any of its Pedersoli counterparts and it's frankly diminutive. In the back of my mind grows a feeling that my first range day with it will be a rather painful one for old righty. I came by the rifle at a good price, so no regrets there, but my question is, are rifles of this make any good? I have never seen one, but then again I do not typically take much interest in sharps rifles. Anyone here have any experience with them?

Cheers,
Jack

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Yea a 7lbs sharps in 45/120 and a steel butt plate would make sure I shot it off sticks for the first couple shots and not the bench. Recoil should be a but sporty and invigorating.
 

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