The Sharps 1874 Old West Walnut model is inspired by a specimen set up by Henry Slotterbeck, a Wrttemberg-based weaponry maker who emigrated to the USA in the 1850s who, after working for several years at Henry Deringer in Philadelphia, founded Slotter & Co. The stock has brass details: on the right side of the blade a plate to be customized with some inscriptions, and on the rod the plates to protect the buttonhole that houses the transverse key for fixing to the barrel. The pistol grip is completed by a steel bowl with a turtle-colored finish. Oal 48.06" Hand Right Hand Twist 1:18" Action break open Series Old West Weight 11.46 lbs Caliber 45-70 Gov Capacity 1rd Weight Range 11 lbs to 11.99 lbs Barrel Length 30" Receiver Material Steel Metal Finish Group Color Case Hardened Stock Finish Group Brown Barrel Length Range 30" to 30.99"