Jpowellmx109
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303 British but have never dated it. But know it’s old !
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Originally, they were used by both Union and Confederates Calvery during the Civil War. It was a 52-cal. paper cartridge rifled. Then after the war they were sent back to Sharps and converted to 50/70 copper cartridge case. Some got new stocks, some still had the old one with the patch box. You can look up the serial numbers and find one where its been to some point. I picked up one back in the 80's at a flea market for $500 sold a few years ago for around $2500. Mine had a new stock you could see the butt plate had the notch for the patch box. All the cartouches were clean, mine was refit in Bridgeport, CT. I also pick up some casings for reloads and shot it. You knew you were shooting something being so short and light.1859 sharps 50-70 carbine. I believe was originally .62 smooth bore that was rebarreled to 50-70gov. After being refurbished it was issued to Indiana calvary, can't find where it was originally issued. View attachment 791594
1891 Parker DH
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