availability of ammo

To continue Its hard to find and I think you should consider the 1863 in 45 70 even though its out of stock right now budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/719015901/CHIAPPA+SHARPS+1863+CAVALRY

Yes ammo is available for this rifle. It can be purchased at buffalo arms, and through other sites as well. Hope this helps.

its not very common if you don't reload you would be better with a different caliber here is some available but its EXPENSIVE ows-ammo.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=58_21&products_id=9

Hi Gary, Buffalo Bore makes some (although expensive) here : (buffaloarms.com/50-70-sharps-black-powder-ammo-425-grain-512-lead-bullet-box-of-20-amo5070425b)