Sharps Model 1940

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:artistic_influence influenced modern rifles
gptkbp:availability collectors' market
gptkbp:caliber various calibers
gptkbp:capacity single shot
gptkbp:collects high
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in films and literature
gptkbp:demographics shooting enthusiasts
gptkbp:design single-shot
long-range shooting
gptkbp:feedback positive reviews
gptkbp:finish blued steel
gptkbp:historical_context post-Civil War era
gptkbp:historical_impact significant in marksmanship history
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:historical_significance used by sharpshooters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sharps Model 1940
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:length gptkb:item
varies by model
octagonal
varies by configuration
heavy profile
1 in 20 inches
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular cleaning
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Sharps_Rifle_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:market_segment military and civilian
gptkbp:marketed_as hunting rifle
gptkbp:material gptkb:museum
gptkbp:notable_features high accuracy
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:produced_by discontinued
gptkbp:production_location gptkb:Hartford,_Connecticut
gptkbp:production_years 1940s
gptkbp:range up to 1000 yards
gptkbp:recoil gptkb:military_officer
moderate
gptkbp:reputation known for precision shooting
gptkbp:role gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:safety_features gptkb:none
manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
open sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Sharps_Model_1874
gptkbp:trigger_pull_weight adjustable
gptkbp:trigger_type single stage
gptkbp:type gptkb:weapon
gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Sharps_Model_1874
gptkbp:weight varies by configuration
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1940