The Taylor's & Co. Half-Pint Sharps is a single-shot break-open rifle chambered in .44-40 Win. At 6 lbs with a 26-inch barrel and 39.7-inch overall length, it is noticeably lighter and more compact than most Sharps-pattern rifles. The color case hardened receiver and walnut stock give it the period-correct look that buyers in this category expect. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Half-Pint Sharps 
• Caliber: .44-40 Win 
• Action: Break Open (Single) 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Overall Length (OAL): 39.7 inches 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Trigger Type: Double 
• Weight: 6 lbs 
• Sights: Blade Front & Creedmoor Rear 
• Hand Orientation: Right 
• Receiver Material: Steel 
• Finish Group: Color Case Hardened with Walnut Stock 
   

Detailed Features 

The double trigger setup is standard for this type of rifle — the rear trigger sets the front trigger for a lighter pull. Blade front and Creedmoor rear sights are appropriate for the cartridge and distances this rifle is used at. The break-open action is straightforward to operate and gives solid lockup. The color case hardened finish varies unit to unit as it does on any production case hardened receiver. 
 
At 6 lbs, this is lighter than most full-size Sharps reproductions, which makes it easier to carry but also means more felt recoil with .44-40 loads. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Cowboy Action Shooting: .44-40 is a traditional CAS cartridge; the Sharps-style single-shot fits the rifle category rules 
• Target shooting: the set trigger and Creedmoor rear sight work well for deliberate single-shot precision work 
• Collecting: the Half-Pint designation makes it a distinct variation within the Sharps reproduction market

Sentiment around the Taylor's Half-Pint Sharps .44-40 is generally positive among buyers who come to it for its historical style and CAS use, with a few practical caveats.

The fit and finish get consistent praise — the color case hardening looks good and the walnut stock is well-finished for a production rifle at this price. Accuracy is reported as solid, and the .44-40 caliber delivers manageable recoil. Cowboy Action Shooting participants in particular seem to appreciate it as a functional and good-looking single-shot rifle.

The main practical considerations: .44-40 factory ammunition is not as widely available as common pistol calibers, so handloaders have an easier time. At 6 lbs the rifle is light for its action type, which some find pleasant and others find increases felt recoil more than expected. A smaller number of buyers comment that balance and handling take some adjustment compared to heavier single-shots they have used previously.

Overall it is well-received by shooters interested in period-correct firearms and CAS competitors who need a Sharps-style rifle in the category.