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Congratulations……
and thank you for purchasing a quality IAB firearm. This firearm
was imported by TriStar Sporting Arms and manufactured by IAB,
which is located in the heart of Italy’s Valtrompia Valley, an area
famous for its fine firearms craftsmanship. Known as a world
leader in the manufacture of reproduction SHARPS RIFLES and
CARBINES, IAB was the first Italian company to reproduce these
classics characterized as some of the most popular guns in
American history. Our craftsmen have produced over 49,000
quality SHARPS reproduction firearms since our beginning in 1974.
IAB is proud to carry on the SHARPS manufacturing tradition of a
quality firearm at an affordable price.
IAB SHARPS RIFLES are assembled and finished just as they
were over 100 years ago. They are perfect recreations of the
original in every respect including stocks made from select
European walnut and quality rifling made with precision broaching
equipment. All IAB rifles are assembled by hand and finished to
the exacting requirements necessary to win approval by the Italian Proof House. All
firearms are test fired to ensure proper function of working parts and compliance
with stringent chamber pressure requirements set by the Proof House. This assures
all customers a quality firearm which meets stringent Italian requirements for safety
and function.
The SHARPS has long been known for its accuracy beginning in the American Civil
War and continuing up through the buffalo hunts and long range shooting
competitions popular during the late nineteenth century. There is no wonder the
frontiersmen named it “Old Reliable” and American Indians referred to it as the gun
that would “shoot today and kill tomorrow”. Both descriptions attest to its
dependability and long range accuracy. Today’s competition shooters, hunters, and
living-historians relive many of the thrills their forefathers experienced by owning this
magnificent firearm.
We are pleased you have chosen a quality SHARPS replica manufactured by IAB.
By following the instructions found in these pages, you should enjoy many years of
shooting enjoyment from your rifle or carbine.
Please read this manual completely before firing your
TriStar firearm.