With proportions reduced in size by 20% from the 1874 Sharps, the Dakota Sharps has a 25" octagon or 1/2 octagon, 1/2 round barrel, straight- or pistol-grip stock with XX walnut, with and color case action and steel buttplate. Offered for rimmed cartridges from .17 HMR to .444 Marlin with sight options from tang sight to Malcom-style scope. Weight around 8 lbs. Introduced in 2003.