Book of days 1863 sharps

Civil war timeline 1863 the civil war, the civil war. Sharps carbine 1859 1863 i own two original sharps carbines. I have been shooting both 4570 and 4590 for quite some time. Unfortunately, it was almost too potent for its own good. Difference between the 1863 and the 1874 sharps shiloh. Shiloh sharps 201 centennial dr big timber, mt 59011 shiloh sharps. It was converted for the goverment in 1867 at the sharps factory. How to load an 1863 sharps rifle gone outdoors your. To satisfy the request of our customers and shooters, some years ago, we started a project for the production of one of the most famous rifles of the american civil war era. Sharps transitioned to the model 1863 carbine early in 1863 and reached serial number 100,000 during the summer of 1863. It was manufactured by sharps rifle manufacturing company, hartford, connecticut. There are numerous, but minor technical differences. Description armi sport buttplate sharps check stock.

Some folks skip the nitrated paper and use a regular paper. I got a copy of the photography by ron paxton of the mccausland sharps. I just picked up a like new 1863 sharps rifle, carbine version. Sharps new model 1863 military rifle liveauctioneers. The strength, accuracy and potent chamberings of sharps. Over 100,000 guns of these models were purchased by the u. As always, her characterisation and world building are exquisitely detailed. This modern day reproduction from chiappa is chambered in. I had a quick skim through civil war guns and i only saw. Exceptionally rare indian used custer battlefield 1874 sharps. Just wondering how the shiloh sharps compare to the pedersoli sharps as far as quality of the rifle, functioning, accuracy, etc.

I cant provide you with a specific date of manufacture of your 1863 sharps carbine, but here is the information i have found on mine, serial no. The 1863 sharps rifle is a breechloading firearm of the american civil war era. These conversions were done by the original sharps company and others. Shiloh sharps gripped the shooting community and the eye of wellheeled shooters everywhere. Whats the difference between 1859 and 1863 sharps rifles. Maybe it is a garrett did pedersoli make some of them. Available with 26, 28 or 30 standard tapered octagon barrel, double set triggers, drilled and tapped for optional. Sharpes rifles is chronologically the sixth, but the ninth published, historical novel in the richard sharpe series by bernard cornwell, first published in 1988. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Sharps initial rifle was patented september 12, 1848. Description armi sport blade front sight sharps check stock. The pedersoli sharps are of great quality, as i own one, a sharps 1859 berdan in 5254 caliber. The searchable text version of robert chambers 1869 sentential work.

Military arms, dates of manufacture, from 1795, collectors edition, by george madis. Serial numbers are stamped on the upper stock tang and bottom of the barrel. These revised new model guns were clearly marked model 1863 on the barrel. Sharps exists in a similar line, but it is subtly different. Going the distance with the sharps rifle gun digest. While there may not be factory records, there was a series of books published in the 1990s serial numbers of us martial arms, by springfield research service, which lists the serial numbers and units the numbers were issued to. Mar 17, 2005 btw i was reading through my book civil war breech loaders and it only mentions. After they got to number 100,000 they put a c in front. This is a nice crisp example of the most used carbine of the war. Their factory used the same serial number series through their production and the rifles are in the same serial number sequence as everything else. The professional hunters used powerful single shot breechloading rifles, most often in calibre. Help identifying my sharps model 1869 the high road.

Lot 269, brian lebels mesa auction january 21, 2017. Antique sharps newmodel 1863 carbine in 5070 govt description. We take a closer look at the 1863 sharps and how it functions. The rifle retains clear markings and inspections throughout and was almost certainly issued to the 6 th veteran volunteer infantry regiment. Model 1863 carbine, 22 barrel rifles were 30, made with worth a premium and without an iron patchbox, serial number range 75,000140,000.

Sharps model 1865 carbine national firearms museum. Sharps model 1863 rifle and carbine made by sharps rifle mfg. Fired with american pioneer powder substitute equivalent to roughly 62 grains of black powder, and the. Model 1863 percussion sharps rifle until the early 1990s when the movie quigley down under was released. Offered for sale is a historically important identified sharps new model 1863 civil war. The one problem that can be encountered with the 18591863 sharps is some gas leakage around the breech block, and hard loading due powder fowling after many rounds. Sharps new model 1863 carbine this is a model 1863 sharps carbine thats still in its original percussion configuration. Sharps rifles pre 1899 local deals, national for sale.

Fourth day charlie fox, book 8 by zoe sharp book cover, description, publication history. For an explanation of the bushing, refer to frank selllers book sharps firearms. The whole idea of the 1863 sharps was pretty well thought out and later developed into a metallic cartridge rifle. Christian sharps 18111874 was the originator of a line of sturdy, practical, and popular military and sporting rifles and handguns that were associated with several events that shaped american history in 19th century, including armed conflict in kansas during the 1850s, the civil war, the era of the plains. These letters are a very revealing testament to the confidence that soldiers had placed in these rifles. A group of c serial numbered arms were issued to several regiments of hancocks veteran corps. These guns were made post war out of parts left over from the percussion period. The chamber bushing cannot be removed with a removal tool i purchased.

The book of days a miscellany of popular antiquities in connection with the calender. Antique sharps newmodel 1863 carbine in 5070 govt classic old west saddle ring carbine here we present an antique sharps new model 1863 carbine, made circa 1863, then converted to 5070 govt circa 1867 for use in the west by the federal government. I did forget to mention one other difference from the 1859, the lack of the basically useless selfcapping device. Sharps carbines at the battle of poker flat by douglas c. Overall this is a really attractive, 100% complete, correct and unmolested sharps new model 1863 infantry rifle with the additional features of double set triggers and no lever catch. I thought the price was reasonable and the shipping fair but was really surprised when it showed up in my mailbox 2 days later. Sharps new model 1863 serial number identification help. On page 343 in the chapter on tools he says another of the unknown tools during the early percussion period of the sharps rifles is the bouching clamp and rod. Sharps carbine 18591863 northsouth skirmish association. Up for sale is a sharps 1863 new model saddle ring carbine. A model 1874 sharps rifle sent to nathaniel curry and modified by john p. I pulled it apart and after cleaning off tons of dust it does not look shot since the conversion.

The sharps rifle was potent when used on the american bison. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The list of winning rifles i believe is influenced by the perception the american made rifles are better, they are buying better overall quality rifles, and they are buying american. Fourth day charlie fox, book 8 by zoe sharp fantastic fiction. This item has a 22 barrel with t for sale by mid star firearms llc on gunsamerica 980034271. Sep 06, 2016 the littleknown story of the sharps whose rescue and relief missions across europe during world war ii saved the lives of countless jews, refugees, and political dissidents.

The winning combination tom selleck, a great story, and a handmade 45110 cal. Models im looking at are either the quigley or the long range target. Lt richard sharpe is involved in the french invasion of galicia, spain in january 1809. This shiloh sharps was manufactured in farmingdale, ny details from the catalog are.

The military sharps rifle was a falling block rifle used during and after the american civil war in multiple variations. The 1863 and earlier sharps should be enjoyed for what it is. Sharps arms custom 1874 sharps with double set triggers features a presentation grade of walnut with pistol grip. Chambers book of days was written by the scottish author robert chambers and first published in 1864.

Rifle measures 47 overall and features a 30 long round barrel without a bayonet lug that is mated to a twopiece black walnut stock. This is a sharps new model,conversion to metallic cartridge, saddle ring carbine. Sharps new model 1859 percussion carbine nra museums. It was not distributed by the armies involved to the soldiers but was sometimes privately purchased as an improvement over the armyissued weapons. Clymer 411460 weatherby magnum finish chamber reamer excellent condition sharp. Roy marcots new book on sharps rifles shiloh rifle forums. The original guns are close to 150 years old and should not be fired unless first. The story in sharps is both lighter and, because of that, in its own way a lot more clever and enjoyable.

Great, great, great, grandkids think its time to sell. Roy marcot and ron paxton were here last summer and took pictures of some of my sharps rifles for the new book they are publishing soon. Metal is all bluebrown patina with some traces of case hardening remaining. Many of these late war carbines were to be converted to use metallic cartridges. The cavalry model 18591863 feature a blued 22 round barrel in. I have been working with the book of days 18634figure 2, an almanac and miscellany in two volumes that centres on british folklore and. Company order books in the national archives by serial number as issued to jeremiah howland and also listed in coates and mcauleys book civil war sharps carbines and rifles on page 95 as issued to jeremiah houland with the name incorrectly spelled as attested to by the fact that howland carved his name jeremiah. Im told that it was generally marked down for first place by those that voted for it. Its a fun shooter, but not for the beginnermainly because of the ammunition. Page 299 he has visited all europe, not to survey the sumptuousness of palaces, or the stateliness of temples. The new model 1863 and new model 1865 carbines were essentially the same as the earlier model, the differences being confined to barrel markings. The 1859 series of rifles and carbines was what sharps was producing at the start of the war.

I received a percussion 1863 sharps carbine today that i was told was a garrett sharps. Nov 10, 2014 when the civil war broke, the sharps enterprise was producing 30,000 guns annually in a factory driven by a 250horsepower, singlecylinder corliss steam engine. Plainly, its a well written book that appeals greatly to some. I already have 3 tradpdoor rifles m66 and m68 in 5070 and a m73 in 4570, so i was thinking of going with somthing different in the sharps such. Many percussion era 1863 and earlier sharps were converted to fire metallic cartridges.

The authors second novel, the book of days consists of a short story told each day by a man trying to talk himself back to sanity. Satterlee, there are reprints of hundreds of letters from officers requesting and praising the sharps rifles during the war. The barrel is serial numbered c22693 and has several proof and inspectors marks on the underside. This tool was used for adjusting the head space of the guns. It was a huge collection of short, largely factual pieces which today would generally be bracketed as trivia but very interesting trivia. Sharps new model 1863 percussion civil war rifle 52 cal bore exc, mech exc, wood vg plus with cartouche and iron patchbox, has a few small worn spots on the stock. Previously available only through select world class collection dealers, it is now available through all uberti dealers.

Talking a little history, maintenance, and ammunition. The barrel has excellent sharps address and new model 1863 markings and mnm inspector initials on the left side. The model 1859 was followed by new models 1859, 1863 and 1865. The enlistment of black soldiers in the union army will increase, black regiments will fight. They were extremely nice guys and this is a nice thing for them to do and give me a copy of the mccausland gun. The barrel is serial numbered c22693 and has several proof and inspectors marks. The 4090 sharps in south central nebraska by lyle hutchens. Posted on 8142017 my previous order was handled very expeditiously. The most legendary rifle used on the buffalo ranges was, perhaps next to the springfield model 1873 trapdoor and the remington rolling block, the legendary. Sharps tied for second for book of the year over at sffworld, forums for science fiction and fantasy book lovers. The book of days was robert chambers last publication, and perhaps his most elaborate. The sharps extra deluxe features intricate engraving and aaagrade satin walnut.

According to the book civil war sharps carbines and rifles by earl j. During the 1870s and 80s a widespread slaughter of the american bison decimated the herds to near extinction. Along with being able to use a standard percussion cap, the sharps had a fairly unusual pellet primer feed. Would you please take a look at the photos i just posted on my web site and let me know what you think. Christian sharps 18111874 was the originator of a line of sturdy, practical, and popular military and sporting rifles and handguns that were associated with several events that shaped american history in 19th century, including armed conflict in kansas during the 1850s, the civil war, the era of the. Assra forum c,9371 1863 sharps carbine conversion to 5070.

April 12th 1859 behind hammer and a second lawrence credit under the. Btw i was reading through my book civil war breech loaders and it only mentions. January 1,1863the emancipation proclamation freeing the slaves in states in rebellion is issued. The photo below is of markings on the barrel and it looks like someone tried to erase the word pedersoli. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Theres a nowfamiliar focus on complex intersecting power struggles. Shooting the 1863 sharps at 50, 100, 150, and 200 yards. Shipped new from the sharps factory in 1875, it still exists today as a genuine, indianused artifact from the most infamous battle of the american west. This is an amazing find in the antique arms field is to find a civil war weapon that can be positively identified to an individual assigned to a specific unit.

The new model 1863 was originally a paper cartridge military carbine. The traditional method is to use nitrated paper cartridges that are either glued or tied to the base of the bullet. This was a device which held a stack of pelleted primers and flipped one over the nipple each time the trigger was pulled and the hammer fellmaking it. One of the most popular union cavalry carbines of the civil war, the sharps went on to serve troops during the indian wars, armies in europe, and a good many were sold to civilians as surplus.