1863 Shiloh Sharps Model 100 Rifle

[JP 62 Flinter]

Thank you Sir.

 

[OldRust]

I was fortunate enough to pick up this fellow, a Shiloh Sharps Model 100 in 50 caliber with a serial number of 20X. I thought I would share some photo's. It was advertised as unfired and there is a full binder of correspondence between the factory and the original owner in1978-1979. All of the information that I can find lists .54 caliber bullet sizes and loads. Information in the binder Shiloh states the chamber holds 100 grains of 2F but nothing on cast bullet size.

Thanks,
O.R.

 

[thomasgunn]

I was fortunate enough to pick up this fellow, a Shiloh Sharps Model 100 in 50 caliber with a serial number of 20X. I thought I would share some photo's. It was advertised as unfired and there is a full binder of correspondence between the factory and the original owner in1978-1979. All of the information that I can find lists .54 caliber bullet sizes and loads. Information in the binder Shiloh states the chamber holds 100 grains of 2F but nothing on cast bullet size.

Thanks,
O.R.

I'd be very interested in seeing more detailed photos, specifically the barrel roll marks and receiver markings.

 

[OldRust]

@thomasgunn Please see the attached. Apoligizes for the poor quality as these are the quick few I took the day that I picked it up, and it will be a bit until I can take any more. I just returned home from my 2nd shoulder replacement today.

Thanks,
O.R.

 

[Notchy Bob]

You guys have some really nice rifles.

Notchy Bob

 

[OldRust]

You guys have some really nice rifles.

Notchy Bob

Thank you, Sir,
O.R.

 

[F.G. Ford]

Great post, brings back good memories. Its a gripe getting old!

 

[OldRust]

Great post, brings back good memories. Its a gripe getting old!

I'll second that motion !
Thanks
O.R.

 

[Badgerfarm]

Thomas,
Your Sharps Sporter is a knockout. I'm drooling over the pistol grip stock. Are you shooting with the stock gas check plate or have you had the breech mods done by Larry Flees or Charlie Hahn?
What sights are on your rifle? Mine is a standard sporter in .54 cal but it would like to wear a tang site and globe front site these days. I've lusted after a percussion Shiloh Gemmer for years but it never came to pass. I have a few carbines, an S.C. Robinson, #100 sporting rifle, infantry rifle, a couple of Pedersoli sporters, and a custom Garrett Sharps Business rifle all in .54 cal. I started out many years ago rolling my own flat base carts but after discovering Charlie Hahns tubes and 45 to 60 grains of 2F Swiss and my home brew bullet lube have never looked back. Happiness is a percussion Sharps. I could ramble on for hours about Sharps with no trouble. It's very satisfying to see so many others that are infected with them.