1859

Support for the 1863 shooter. Discussions of powders, loads, bullets, etc.
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klw
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1859

Post by klw »

What's the difference between a model 1859 and a model 1863?
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1stregtengr

Post by 1stregtengr »

'59 has a patchbox, '63 does not
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Todd Birch
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la difference ....

Post by Todd Birch »

Not so, according to the Bible (Seller's book) which shows '59s and '63s with and without patch boxes.

Slight changes to the rear sight were one of the differences, I believe.
"From birth to the packing house, we travel between the two eternities ....." Robert Duvall in "Broken Trail"
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1stregtengr

Post by 1stregtengr »

I'de say that is correct for vintage Sharps, although my orig CW military '63 with orig buttstock is without a patchbox. I believe most the new production is patchbox on '59 model, none on '63s, but as in many things I may be incorrect
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