During one memorable match at Creedmore in 1877, British marksmen were soundly defeated by Americans shooting long-range Sharps and Remington Rolling Block rifles. Later, an incredulous member of ...

SHERIDAN — Carmen Axtell beams with pride while holding a replica of an 1877 Sharps rifle that was handcrafted in her shop. Sure, remakes of the popular 1874 Sharps — the gun that was used ...