Got me a "REAL" 1859 SHARPS!
Finally got me a REAL Sharps. Bought it from a fantastic guy on the CAS forum...THANKS DOUG!
The condition is fantastic. Much better than I expected! The barrel will be relined as the bore is trash. It is currently a 50-70 and will stay in this caliber. Barrel liner, dies, brass and bullet mold are on their way from Track Of The Wolf.
https://images40.fotki.com/v1668/pho...SC01139-vi.jpg
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https://images34.fotki.com/v1523/pho...SC01143-vi.jpg
Now I have a million questions about it. Mostly about the mechanism that lives under the hammer. Anyone know what this all about.
https://images53.fotki.com/v1657/pho...SC01138-vi.jpg
https://images56.fotki.com/v1664/pho...SC01149-vi.jpg
Also, where can I research the serial number and maybe find a bit of history about this rifle?
Loads of pictures here:
http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/...harps-carbine/