E.M.F. Sharps 45-70

jkbrea · Post by **jkbrea** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:33 pm

Is $600 a good deal for a EMF Sharps 45-70. I don't know what model it is yet. Seller bought it years ago and says he is the second owner and has fired 20 rounds out of it. He puts it at 90% with minor safe marks. I always liked Sharps rifles but don't know much about them other than real ones are way out of my price range.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:45 pm

While I don't follow that brand, one thing for sure....$600 don't buy much anymore...maybe a plastic Glock. It's worth looking into and ask for a shooting guarantee. At that price, your not "spending" money as you can always get it back.-----6

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 2:34 pm

jkbrea wrote:Is $600 a good deal for a EMF Sharps 45-70. I don't know what model it is yet. Seller bought it years ago and says he is the second owner and has fired 20 rounds out of it. He puts it at 90% with minor safe marks. I always liked Sharps rifles but don't know much about them other than real ones are way out of my price range.

They had some clunkers made by ASM, IIRC, but their early one were by Pedersoli, which were good; find out the maker before you buy. At the very least be sure to get a 3 day inspection period, get to shoot it BEFORE you buy.

Ray Newman · Post by **Ray Newman** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 9:49 pm

From what I heard and read on-line, EMF was made by Pedretti, which was/is (??) low end. Should say on the barrel who made it. Or, at least the ones that I saw were so stamped.

Pedretti made M1874's for several others, including IAB. A Fellow Shooter once had a Pedretti-IAB 1874 Sharps clone and he claimed that IAB really means "It Always Breaks."

To me, US$600.00 sounds high, especially since you do not know what you are looking at. I would also ask around on the cowboy action shooting sites.

jkbrea · Post by **jkbrea** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:48 pm

Thanks for the advice. I passed on it. He even said it wasn't " the good one". Like they they, "If it sounds too good to be true..."

rond · Post by **rond** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 1:55 pm

I have one made by Pedersoli, EMF was the importer. It is a very well made replica and shoots great. New ones are still inported and range from $1200-$2200 depending on modle. If it's a Davide Pedersoli $600 would be a steal.

jkbrea · Post by **jkbrea** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 2:25 pm

rond wrote:I have one made by Pedersoli, EMF was the importer. It is a very well made replica and shoots great. New ones are still inported and range from $1200-$2200 depending on modle. If it's a Davide Pedersoli $600 would be a steal.

I talked to the owner. Its not a Pedersoli . I'll give you $600 for yours!

rond · Post by **rond** » Thu Dec 08, 2016 8:03 am

jkbrea wrote:
rond wrote:I have one made by Pedersoli, EMF was the importer. It is a very well made replica and shoots great. New ones are still inported and range from $1200-$2200 depending on modle. If it's a Davide Pedersoli $600 would be a steal.
I talked to the owner. Its not a Pedersoli . I'll give you $600 for yours!

No, that would be stealing.

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