1863 New Model Sharps Carbine

Randy1944 · March 9, 2015, 08:29 PM

Any suggestions as to how I can find a mfg. date for S.N. 997xx. Also, a nice clear picture showing all parts and descriptions? This Sharp is still .52 Caliber but it is a little rough. I will take better pictures and post them in a few days. Thanks for any and all help.

James K · March 9, 2015, 10:07 PM

One of the more fascinating things about the Sharps is the Lawrence pellet primer system. It is well worth a "Google". I once made up some dummy primers by slicing off pieces of copper rod with a fine saw, and it was fascinating to watch those little discs fly out and get smacked by the hammer as they passed over the nipple.

Jim

CosmicArkie · March 13, 2015, 04:53 PM

I found this to be an interesting source:

http://www.american-firearms.com/ame...20Company.html

March 9, 2015, 08:29 PM	#1
Randy1944 Member Join Date: December 4, 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 30	1863 New Model Sharps Carbine Any suggestions as to how I can find a mfg. date for S.N. 997xx. Also, a nice clear picture showing all parts and descriptions? This Sharp is still .52 Caliber but it is a little rough. I will take better pictures and post them in a few days. Thanks for any and all help.

March 9, 2015, 10:07 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	One of the more fascinating things about the Sharps is the Lawrence pellet primer system. It is well worth a "Google". I once made up some dummy primers by slicing off pieces of copper rod with a fine saw, and it was fascinating to watch those little discs fly out and get smacked by the hammer as they passed over the nipple. Jim

March 13, 2015, 04:53 PM	#3
CosmicArkie Junior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Posts: 1	I found this to be an interesting source: http://www.american-firearms.com/ame...20Company.html