Sharps Model 1923

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sharps_rifle
gptkbp:activities falling block
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:American_West
gptkbp:availability rare in the market
gptkbp:caliber various calibers
gptkbp:capacity gptkb:none
gptkbp:collects high among collectors
gptkbp:date early 20th century
gptkbp:design John Sharps
gptkbp:features elegant lines
gptkbp:finish blued steel
gptkbp:historical_context developed post-WWI
gptkbp:historical_event used in competitive shooting
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced modern precision rifles
gptkbp:historical_significance popular among sharpshooters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sharps Model 1923
gptkbp:influenced_by earlier Sharps models
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:legacy remains a symbol of craftsmanship
gptkbp:length gptkb:item
varies by model
varies by configuration
octagonal or round
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Sharps_Rifle_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:marketed_as target rifle
long-range shooting
gptkbp:material gptkb:museum
gptkbp:notable_features high accuracy
gptkbp:notable_traits precision engineering
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:U._S._military_snipers
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:produced_by handcrafted
limited production
gptkbp:production_location gptkb:Hartford,_Connecticut
gptkbp:production_years 1923-1930s
gptkbp:recoil moderate
hammer-fired
gptkbp:replaced_by modern rifles
gptkbp:reputation highly regarded among enthusiasts
gptkbp:safety_features gptkb:none
manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
scope compatible
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Sharps_Model_1874
gptkbp:trigger_pull_weight adjustable
gptkbp:trigger_type single-stage
user adjustable
gptkbp:type gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:used_in hunting
gptkbp:user_experience smooth operation
gptkbp:values high collector value
gptkbp:weight varies by configuration
gptkbp:year_created 1923