Hello everyone,
I recently came into possession a Pedersoli made 1859 Sharps Infantry model as part of a trade. It looks brand new and unfired. I'm considering selling it, but the unique part it sits in the technological development of firearms greatly interests me as well. I have read that I would need to get my breach block modified to improve the seal. I need new moulds and learn to make paper cartridges. All these new expenses got me hesistant in putting more money into it rather than just putting it up for sale. I'm not new to blackpowder but they are all muzzleloaders and do not have experience with this kind of percussion rifle.
Anyone out there that might be able to convince me to keep it? Any great loads that worked? Is the breach mod worth cost? What bullets work? I've looked at several candidates.
Christmas tree: SHARPS CHRISTMAS TREE | mm2013
France: SHARPS CARTRIDGE | mm2013
CS Richmond: Smith Carbine 50 Cal
many thanks!
I recently came into possession a Pedersoli made 1859 Sharps Infantry model as part of a trade. It looks brand new and unfired. I'm considering selling it, but the unique part it sits in the technological development of firearms greatly interests me as well. I have read that I would need to get my breach block modified to improve the seal. I need new moulds and learn to make paper cartridges. All these new expenses got me hesistant in putting more money into it rather than just putting it up for sale. I'm not new to blackpowder but they are all muzzleloaders and do not have experience with this kind of percussion rifle.
Anyone out there that might be able to convince me to keep it? Any great loads that worked? Is the breach mod worth cost? What bullets work? I've looked at several candidates.
Christmas tree: SHARPS CHRISTMAS TREE | mm2013
France: SHARPS CARTRIDGE | mm2013
CS Richmond: Smith Carbine 50 Cal
many thanks!