
If you like the look, feel, hefty boom and recoil of single shot center fire cartridge rifles designed before the 20th century, that’s what this site is all about. This encompasses a myriad of rifle designs that includes the Sharps, Browning High Wall, Remington Rolling Block, 1885 Winchester, Springfield “Trap Door”, and many others. These are either actual vintage cartridge rifles used in the mid to end of the 19th century, but more typically modern replicas and facsimiles. The calibers usually range from .40 through .50, using lead bullets with grease grooves or paper patching, and powered by either real black powder, black powder substitute, or smokeless powder. Sight systems are typically iron, in either long range vernier tang peep or barrel buckhorn. However, era-correct Malcolm type scopes are sometimes also used.
For more information about 19th century single shot rifles, particularly for folks starting out on a very limited budget and want to get in on large bore single shot rifle fun, and for youths and adults who may be recoil sensitive, please click on this PDF file link ~ 19th Century Single Shot Cartridge Rifles.
These are the types of rifles that were used by the buffalo hunters of days long gone to decimate the plains bison to near extinction. That act cut deep into the livelihood and culture of Native Americans, when buffaloes that originally tallied in excess of 40 million were slaughtered in great numbers from about 1850 to 1884. American conservation began with the establishment of Yellowstone Park in 1872. There, a small buffalo herd was preserved (of the remaining 1,200 to 2,000 bison), but still what few that were left outside of the park were being killed on Federal land. So, in 1894, the Lacey Act was signed into law, prohibiting the killing of any wildlife in federal preserves. The buffalo were saved from extinction and today it is estimated that there are over 150,000 bison on public preserves and in private hands.
Today, in the 21st century, we shoot these rifles for the sheer fun of it, for score at the target range, and for the ethical hunting of game for table fare.

Friends of the Gun
If YOU value YOUR American Constitutional right to bear arms, YOU have a responsibility to yourself, your family, your friends, and your country to defend YOUR rights by joining the NRA and GOA. There is NO BETTER way to lobby for YOUR interests in Washington. At the very least, visit the GOA website, sign on for the GOA alerts, and send YOUR message to the Washington politicos that are sponsoring anti-constitutional gun control.
Joel Persinger and GOA’s Erich Pratt
Popular Posts
How to Adjust Your Ruger American Trigger
Is a Massage Gun Effective for Sciatica Pain?
I Tested And Ranked The Best Burgundy And Gold Party Decoration Ideas: And Here’s What I Found
Is Glock 17 A Good Gun?
What Does His Gun Is Pink Mean? (Explained in Simple Terms)
I Tested And Ranked The Best Mini Glue Gun Sticks: And Here’s What I Found
I Tested And Ranked The Best Pellet Gun Cleaning Kit: And Here’s What I Found
I Tested And Ranked The Best Holster For Fn Fnx 45: And Here’s What I Found
Can Convicted Felons Own Crossbows?
I Tested And Ranked The Best Ruger Lcp 380 Laser Holster: And Here’s What I Found
How to Blue a Rifle Barrel for a Professional Finish
I Tested And Ranked The Best Womens Burgundy Flat Shoes: And Here’s What I Found
Is the Punisher a Good Gun in Resident Evil 4?
How to Lower Humidity in Your Gun Safe (The Ultimate Guide)
I Tested And Ranked The Best Xbox 360 Rifle Controller: And Here’s What I Found
When is Deer Hunting Season in Idaho?
I Tested And Ranked The Best Uncle Mike’s Holster Size 16: And Here’s What I Found
I Tested And Ranked The Best Bore Light For Guns: And Here’s What I Found
I Tested And Ranked The Best Nerf Gun Drum Clip: And Here’s What I Found
How To Put A Sling On A Henry Rifle?
I Tested And Ranked The Best Recovery Massage Gun Max Grip: And Here’s What I Found
I Tested And Ranked The Best Ruger 10/22 Gun Sling: And Here’s What I Found
What is a Blem Gun? (A Beginner’s Guide)
What Is Guns Garcia? (The Ultimate Guide)
How to Keep Your Cat Safe from Guns: A Guide for Pet Owners
How Long Does Hunting Pressure Last?
I Tested And Ranked The Best Vash Trigun Stampede Cosplay: And Here’s What I Found
What Do I Need To Purchase A Gun In Texas?
How Much Does a Gun Trust Cost? (Plus Free Gun Trust Template)
How To Remove A Bolt From A Remington 700?