I have owned a C, Sharps Arms 1874 Model for better than 10 yrs. and I find the quality to be first rate. Its in .45-70 and shoots only black powder and it performs way better than I had hoped for. I have acouple of shooting pards with 1875 models which they are both happy with, also. Get one in the '74 Model in whatever barrel/caliber you like and prepare to grin a lot.
Regards,
J. D. Higgins :lol: