I.A.B. is located in the heart of Italy's Valtrompia Valley, an area famous for its fine firearms craftsmanship. Known as a world leader in the manufacture of reproduction SHARPS RIFLES, I.A.B. was the first Italian company to reproduce this classic characterized as one of the most popular guns in American history. Our craftsmen have produced over 60,000 quality SHARPS reproduction firearms since our beginning in 1974. IAB is proud to carry on the SHARPS manufacturing tradition of a quality firearm at an affordable price. I.A.B. SHARPS RIFLES are assembled and finished just as they were over 100 years ago. They are perfect recreations of the original in every respect including stocks made from select European walnut and quality rifling made with precision broaching equipment. All I.A.B. rifles are assembled by hand and finished to the exacting requirements necessary to win approval by the Italian Proof House. This assures all customers a quality firearm which meets stringent Italian requirements for safety and function.
The SHARPS RIFLE has long been known for its accuracy beginning in the American Civil War and continuing up through the buffalo hunts and long range shooting competitions popular during the late nineteenth century. There is no wonder the frontiersmen named it "Old Reliable" and American Indians referred to it as the gun that would "shoot today and kill tomorrow". Both descriptions attest to its dependability and long range accuracy. Today's competition shooters, hunters, and living-historians can relive many of the thrills their forefathers experienced by owning this magnificent firearm.

I.A.B. is proud to present our collection of authentic SHARPS RIFLES… exacting replicas of the gun that truly helped to tame the American Frontier.