New 1863 Sporter - Arrived Downunder
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:30 pm
Yay ..... ... My new .50 caliber Shiloh Sharps 1863 Sporter has just passed through customs yesterday. One month short of 3 years from the placement of order I have actually held my rifle. Now I must apply for permission to purchase and have the rifle securely shipped across Australia to a gun dealer near me. I believe that in Queensland, because I already have registered firearms, I may not have to wait the 28 days after the registration application to receive permission to own the rifle .......... The 28 days is to prevent " heat of the moment" purchase of a firearm to shoot someone .......
I'm so excited, l have already prepared paper cartridges, attached to Moose Mould's .50 caliber Christmas tree projectiles. Actually I made these about 6 months ago.
The rifle is absolutely beautiful, semi fancy wood, pewter tip, Hartford collar, medium range tang sights, and in.50 caliber. The metal to wood fit is perfect whilst the standard color case hardening is exquisite. A craftman has built this beautiful gun.
So now perhaps a much shorter wait until I'm able to finally take possession of the rifle.
I'm so excited, l have already prepared paper cartridges, attached to Moose Mould's .50 caliber Christmas tree projectiles. Actually I made these about 6 months ago.
The rifle is absolutely beautiful, semi fancy wood, pewter tip, Hartford collar, medium range tang sights, and in.50 caliber. The metal to wood fit is perfect whilst the standard color case hardening is exquisite. A craftman has built this beautiful gun.
So now perhaps a much shorter wait until I'm able to finally take possession of the rifle.