Long arm in Ed Schieffelin picture?

[CountryGent]

Ed Schieffelin was the prospector behind Tombstone, Arizona. He later met his fate here in south Oregon. The wife and I were talking about said character tonight, so google searches proceeded. Can anyone identify the long gun in this photograph from 1880? Thanks.

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[2Wheels4Ever]

What a cannon! Maybe a 4 bore?

 

[homeuser6]

sharps. that's some large cartridges on his belt

 

[arrowshooter]

Better picture and quote:

The Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, built in 1882, is a superb museum with some fascinating artifacts. Look for Wyatt Earp's straight razor; Ed Schieffelin's.44-caliber rifle and traveling trunk;