The current issue of "Man At Arms" magazine has some good pics of a '59
percussion Sharps Military Rifle from the collection of Peter Albee.
It is serial #54390, one of the lowest numbers known. Acording to Sword's book, the lowest serial number of a known Berdan-issue Sharps is 54374, the highest 57567, so this is likely a Berdan rifle, with all the known characteristics.
There should be a 'JT' inspector's cartouche on the left wrist of the stock, not visible in the pics, nor is it mentioned in the captions. However, it is said to be a genuine Berdan rifle.
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Todd,
Not to steal your thread, but take a look at this one.
Chris
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/admin ... emID=36207
Not to steal your thread, but take a look at this one.
Chris
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/admin ... emID=36207
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Sharps Rifle
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Did I read the price right on that rifle? Strikes me as bargain for a rifle of that vintage in that condition.
I note that it takes a sabre bayonet, not socket.
I was shooting my '63 carbine yesterday, comparing loads with wheel weight bullets to my usual alloy mix. I'll post the results soon. Too bagged after helping friends who are moving back to Montana. Wish I was going with them .....
Did I read the price right on that rifle? Strikes me as bargain for a rifle of that vintage in that condition.
I note that it takes a sabre bayonet, not socket.
I was shooting my '63 carbine yesterday, comparing loads with wheel weight bullets to my usual alloy mix. I'll post the results soon. Too bagged after helping friends who are moving back to Montana. Wish I was going with them .....
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is it or isn't it ....?
Oddly, the cover of "Man at Arms" features a close up of the action of the '63 Berdan rifle.
Right under it is the title: "Is your gun refinished?", an article on the unscrupulous refinishing of antique guns.
Refinished or not, that rifle on 'collectorsfirearms' would be a good acquisition, if it's as good looking inside.
Right under it is the title: "Is your gun refinished?", an article on the unscrupulous refinishing of antique guns.
Refinished or not, that rifle on 'collectorsfirearms' would be a good acquisition, if it's as good looking inside.
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