The Chiappa 1874 Sharps Cavalry is a single-shot rifle chambered in .45-70 Govt., built around a 22-inch barrel and a falling-block action operated by an underlever. It has a color case hardened receiver, a blued barrel, and a hand-oiled walnut stock for a traditional look. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Chiappa Firearms 
• Model: 1874 Sharps Cavalry 
• Caliber: .45-70 Govt. 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Barrel Length: 22 in 
• Finish: Color Case Hardened Receiver, Blued Barrel 
• Material: Walnut Stock 
   

Detailed Features 

• Single-shot falling-block action cycles with an underlever, in the style of the original Sharps rifles 
• Adjustable ladder rear sight is paired with a bladed front sight for precise aiming 
• Color case hardened receiver contrasts against a blued barrel 
• Hand-oiled walnut stock and forend give the rifle a traditional finish 
• 22-inch barrel is chambered for .45-70 Govt., a traditional big-bore cartridge

Owners of Chiappa's 1874 Sharps replicas generally describe the fit and finish as solid for the price, with the color case hardened receiver and blued barrel drawing regular praise for their looks. Some buyers mention doing a light action tune or smoothing out the lever stroke themselves, since fit and finish on replica falling-block actions can vary a bit from rifle to rifle.

In the field, the single-shot design and walnut stock give the 1874 Sharps Cavalry a traditional feel that fans of the platform specifically seek out, and the adjustable ladder sight is appreciated for its authenticity even though modern shooters sometimes add a scope mount for easier aiming. The .45-70 Govt. chambering brings noticeable recoil, so owners with lighter builds sometimes add a recoil pad.

On value, the 1874 Sharps line is generally seen as an affordable way into the Sharps-style single-shot category compared to higher-end custom builds, though aftermarket parts support is limited since it is a niche platform. Ammunition and reloading components for .45-70 Govt. are widely available even if the rifle itself is a specialty piece.