Only thing that sucks is the fact that someone cut the stock down many years ago Other than that, this thing should be a hoot at the range. If any one of you clowns want to shoot this thing once I get set up to make ammo, you're more than welcome. I've heard these are awesome and accurate. The bore pics suck, and make it look all pitted, I assure you, it's just dust from sitting for years and I haven't cleaned it. The bolt is the smoothest bolt I've ever felt on a bolt action rifle, EVER. Amazing technology for 1877 in my opinion. Chambered for the 11.35x52r (43 Beaumont) cartridge. I have a bunch of 50-90 sharps brass that will be trimmed, sized, and run through this rifle with black powder and a 350 grain lead bullet. Should be Awesome! Here's the pics. Lots of dust on it, as it sits in a corner of my room and doesn't really get much action.