Sharps Model 1874 "Big 50"

Description

The epitome of the "Buffalo Rifle," the Sharps Model 1874 was chambered for a number of different rounds. This version fired the .50-90 cartridge.

Note: The maximum calculated barrel length for this ammunition is 27.6 cm. To achieve the historical overall length of this weapon, the barrel was increased to 78 cm. However, all calculations for muzzle energy, damage, range and recoil were generated using the 27.6 cm value.

Associated Games/Campaigns

Space 1889
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Originally Published:  2007-04-06
Last Updated:  2009-101-01
Original Concept:  Historical
Final Design: Gerry Harris
 

Weapon Statistics

Name:  Sharps Model 1874 "Big 50"
TL:  3M
Year:  1874
Nation:  United States 
Ammo 12.7×64mm-3M Straight (Conventional)
Muzzle Energy:  3211 joules
Length:  129 cm
Barrel:  78 cm (86 cm)
Mass:  5.01 kg/5.08 kg (6 kg)
Price§434 
Features:  None
Magazine:  1 individually-loaded round

Add-Ons

None.

House Rules Performance

. Recoil .
Round ROF Dam Pen Bulk Mag SS Burst Range
Ball-3M SS 4 2-3-Nil 8 1i 4 150 (145)

Striker II Performance

Round Short Medium Long Extreme Notes
Ball-3M 15: 2 (2) 30: 1 (2) 60: 1 (1) 120: 1 (Nil) None

Planetfall Performance

Round ROF Ammo Dam Range (cm) Range (inches) Pen Burst Dice
Ball-3M 1 1i 4 150-300-600-1200 75-150-300-600 2-3-Nil N/A