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My Sharps has finally arrived. I found this in Dad's closet over Christmas. I took it to an expert. I passed inspection!
It's a 1863 Sharps Carbine. Modified by the army after the civil war to take the 50/70 gov. Many were rebored but mine still has 6 grooves.
It needed a new tumbler, but that has been taken care of. The bore is a bit pitted. Probably never got cleaned when the tumbler broke a century ago.
Can't want to order some ammo and put some lead through her!!!
It's a 1863 Sharps Carbine. Modified by the army after the civil war to take the 50/70 gov. Many were rebored but mine still has 6 grooves.
It needed a new tumbler, but that has been taken care of. The bore is a bit pitted. Probably never got cleaned when the tumbler broke a century ago.
Can't want to order some ammo and put some lead through her!!!