The 45-120 cartridge, the 1874 Sharps and the buffalo runners
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This film is about developing the charge for the 45-120 caliber Pedersoli 1874 Sharps rifle, and much more. A deep dive into the era of buffalo hunting, and the last years of the Sharps Rifle Company.
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