Need info on Single Shot 38-55 Rifles Please

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Hi
Can anybody out there tell me what single shot rifles that you put a scope on were made in the caliber 38-55? I know the Ruger #1 what chambered in 38-55 at one time. Any info on this subject will be much appreciated.
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Shiloh Sharps, C. Sharps copies of the '74 ,Rem. Rolling blocks and copies, Stevens 44 1/2 and CPA copy, Win.'85 and copies(esp. C. Sharps and Meacham), are all high quality, made in the USA, copies of famous rifles chambered in 38/55. Others, though every bit as well made, are not seen very often, such as the Ballard and it's Cody repro., the Rem. Hepburn, the Sharps Borchardt, Maynard, and others could be ordered in the 38/55 which was a Ballard cartridge before Winchester.
 
graydog..
One problem with single shots in the 38-55 is that they are not for the most part off the shelf items up here in Canada.. Most likely you are going to have to import one or have a dealer import one..They are not cheap either, expect to pay over $1000.00 in U.S. $ at the minimum for new rifles..
A few places to to look/search below:
~ Browning or Winchester 1885 High Wall copy made by Miroku in Japan.. These are high quality rifles that look like the 1885 but have redesigned internals...Look for them on GunBroker.com
~ American Gun Co. LLC... These are new on the market and are made in Montana.. They are a semi custom affair with prices starting at $1250.00
~ CSharpes is another Montana based company that makes and chambers the 38-55 in their 1855 High Wall, 1874 Sharps, and 1875 Sharps..
~ Shiloh Sharps... Made in Montana 1874 Sharps.. Very high quality..
~ Charles Daily .. Is importing a neat looking "Baby Sharps" from Italy.. They are a scaled version of the 1874 Sharps and chambered in the 38-55.. Quality? I don't know..
~ Uberti .. I have two Low Walls made by Uberti chambered in the 38-55.. I don't know if they are still available or not.. They also chamber their High Wall in 38-55.. Although I have had no problems with mine I have read that others have had crappy barrels on their High Wall models..
~ Pedersoli .. Is suppose to be coming out with a high quality High Wall for BPCR competition chambered in the 38-55.. These are heavy rifles weighing around 11 pounds
~ CPA as Ben mentions above. They make a copy of the Stevens, are high quality, and good people to deal with from what I have read.. You can also get their rifles with the switch barrel option..

There are dealers in Canada that import both Uberti and Pedersoli rifles and you may find one chambered for the 38-55..

If you don't cast your own bullets then make sure that you buy a rifle with a groove dia. no larger than .376-.377..
 
Uberti 1855 Highwall 38-55

I've seen the rifle in one of the stores, used, but looks to be in good condition. It's a sporting version with octagonal 30" bbl and folding rear peep sight for mid- long range shooting. I always wanted an accurate single shot falling block rifle that I can successfulyy shoot at 200 - 300 yds. from a bench.

Please share your knowledge and experience:

Is it a good quality rifle for the money ($1100)?

Is there a better make for around the same price that can be found in Ontario with the ammo as readily available as 38-55?

Can scope be mounted on that rifle?

Upon detailed inspection prior to purchase, what do I look for and what do I have to check on this rifle?

Your help and input will be appreciated.
 
I agree with RR above, though the Martini is not allowed in some Bp competitions because it has no outside hammer. I can also relate to some problems i had making a Uberti '85 in 38/55 shoot....The bore was big and uneven and required .382" bullets and never shot well, I could feel the inconsist barrel by just pushing a well fitting patch down the barrel. Any rifle barrel or rifle that is supposed to shoot with "target" accuracy, and doesn't, goes down the road PDQ. Thinking about it now, I should have had a new Badger barrel put on it and we'd still be tight.
 
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