Book of days 1863 sharps

Going the distance with the sharps rifle gun digest. Models im looking at are either the quigley or the long range target. According to the book civil war sharps carbines and rifles by earl j. Mar 17, 2005 btw i was reading through my book civil war breech loaders and it only mentions. Sharps transitioned to the model 1863 carbine early in 1863 and reached serial number 100,000 during the summer of 1863. Many percussion era 1863 and earlier sharps were converted to fire metallic cartridges. This modern day reproduction from chiappa is chambered in. Btw i was reading through my book civil war breech loaders and it only mentions. The professional hunters used powerful single shot breechloading rifles, most often in calibre. Theres a nowfamiliar focus on complex intersecting power struggles. The 1859 series of rifles and carbines was what sharps was producing at the start of the war. Satterlee, there are reprints of hundreds of letters from officers requesting and praising the sharps rifles during the war. Along with being able to use a standard percussion cap, the sharps had a fairly unusual pellet primer feed.

Model 1863 carbine, 22 barrel rifles were 30, made with worth a premium and without an iron patchbox, serial number range 75,000140,000. I have been working with the book of days 18634figure 2, an almanac and miscellany in two volumes that centres on british folklore and. Sharps carbines at the battle of poker flat by douglas c. As always, her characterisation and world building are exquisitely detailed. Talking a little history, maintenance, and ammunition. The cavalry model 18591863 feature a blued 22 round barrel in. Sharpes rifles is chronologically the sixth, but the ninth published, historical novel in the richard sharpe series by bernard cornwell, first published in 1988. Offered for sale is a historically important identified sharps new model 1863 civil war. It was manufactured by sharps rifle manufacturing company, hartford, connecticut. 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 traditional method is to use nitrated paper cartridges that are either glued or tied to the base of the bullet. The barrel is serial numbered c22693 and has several proof and inspectors marks. The model 1859 was followed by new models 1859, 1863 and 1865. The book of days a miscellany of popular antiquities in connection with the calender.

These letters are a very revealing testament to the confidence that soldiers had placed in these rifles. 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. It was not distributed by the armies involved to the soldiers but was sometimes privately purchased as an improvement over the armyissued weapons. Available with 26, 28 or 30 standard tapered octagon barrel, double set triggers, drilled and tapped for optional. Its a fun shooter, but not for the beginnermainly because of the ammunition.

The sharps extra deluxe features intricate engraving and aaagrade satin walnut. 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 new model 1863 was originally a paper cartridge military carbine. Sharps new model 1863 carbine this is a model 1863 sharps carbine thats still in its original percussion configuration. Great, great, great, grandkids think its time to sell. This item has a 22 barrel with t for sale by mid star firearms llc on gunsamerica 980034271. I received a percussion 1863 sharps carbine today that i was told was a garrett sharps. Whats the difference between 1859 and 1863 sharps rifles. Just wondering how the shiloh sharps compare to the pedersoli sharps as far as quality of the rifle, functioning, accuracy, etc.

I cant comment on the 1863 sharps but i have a replica of the 1859 sharps berdan. I thought the price was reasonable and the shipping fair but was really surprised when it showed up in my mailbox 2 days later. This tool was used for adjusting the head space of the guns. It was converted for the goverment in 1867 at the sharps factory. Rifle measures 47 overall and features a 30 long round barrel without a bayonet lug that is mated to a twopiece black walnut stock. Clymer 411460 weatherby magnum finish chamber reamer excellent condition sharp. The enlistment of black soldiers in the union army will increase, black regiments will fight. The 1863 and 1874 sharps are similiar in apperance and the basic operation of the breechblock and lock mechanism is the same. 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. 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. Description armi sport blade front sight sharps check stock. The barrel is serial numbered c22693 and has several proof and inspectors marks on the underside.

The book of days was robert chambers last publication, and perhaps his most elaborate. The whole idea of the 1863 sharps was pretty well thought out and later developed into a metallic cartridge rifle. The 4090 sharps in south central nebraska by lyle hutchens. I did forget to mention one other difference from the 1859, the lack of the basically useless selfcapping device. 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. The searchable text version of robert chambers 1869 sentential work. Chambers book of days was written by the scottish author robert chambers and first published in 1864. 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. 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. A model 1874 sharps rifle sent to nathaniel curry and modified by john p. Their factory used the same serial number series through their production and the rifles are in the same serial number sequence as everything else. I pulled it apart and after cleaning off tons of dust it does not look shot since the conversion.

The new model 1863 and new model 1865 carbines were essentially the same as the earlier model, the differences being confined to barrel markings. Fired with american pioneer powder substitute equivalent to roughly 62 grains of black powder, and the. 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. Sharps new model 1859 percussion carbine nra museums. The winning combination tom selleck, a great story, and a handmade 45110 cal. 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. 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. Exceptionally rare indian used custer battlefield 1874 sharps. The 1863 and earlier sharps should be enjoyed for what it is. Im told that it was generally marked down for first place by those that voted for it. Page 299 he has visited all europe, not to survey the sumptuousness of palaces, or the stateliness of temples. The barrel has excellent sharps address and new model 1863 markings and mnm inspector initials on the left side. Sharps arms custom 1874 sharps with double set triggers features a presentation grade of walnut with pistol grip.

Sharps initial rifle was patented september 12, 1848. We take a closer look at the 1863 sharps and how it functions. There are numerous, but minor technical differences. Plainly, its a well written book that appeals greatly to some. The chamber bushing cannot be removed with a removal tool i purchased. Model 1863 percussion sharps rifle until the early 1990s when the movie quigley down under was released. The original guns are close to 150 years old and should not be fired unless first. 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. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. This is a nice crisp example of the most used carbine of the war.

Up for sale is a sharps 1863 new model saddle ring carbine. 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. 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. 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. After they got to number 100,000 they put a c in front.

I had a quick skim through civil war guns and i only saw. These revised new model guns were clearly marked model 1863 on the barrel. If you want to shoot a brass cartridge, forget the 1863 and simplly get a cartridge sharps. 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. The story in sharps is both lighter and, because of that, in its own way a lot more clever and enjoyable. Description armi sport buttplate sharps check stock. Previously available only through select world class collection dealers, it is now available through all uberti dealers. During the 1870s and 80s a widespread slaughter of the american bison decimated the herds to near extinction. Roy marcots new book on sharps rifles shiloh rifle forums. The sharps rifle was potent when used on the american bison. 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. This is a sharps new model,conversion to metallic cartridge, saddle ring carbine. Military arms, dates of manufacture, from 1795, collectors edition, by george madis. Help identifying my sharps model 1869 the high road.

Sharps carbine 18591863 northsouth skirmish association. Maybe it is a garrett did pedersoli make some of them. Antique sharps newmodel 1863 carbine in 5070 govt description. 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. Many of these late war carbines were to be converted to use metallic cartridges. The rifle retains clear markings and inspections throughout and was almost certainly issued to the 6 th veteran volunteer infantry regiment. For an explanation of the bushing, refer to frank selllers book sharps firearms.

The military sharps rifle was a falling block rifle used during and after the american civil war in multiple variations. I just picked up a like new 1863 sharps rifle, carbine version. Serial numbers are stamped on the upper stock tang and bottom of the barrel. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Fourth day charlie fox, book 8 by zoe sharp fantastic fiction. Sharps exists in a similar line, but it is subtly different. Shooting the 1863 sharps at 50, 100, 150, and 200 yards.

The strength, accuracy and potent chamberings of sharps. I have been shooting both 4570 and 4590 for quite some time. I got a copy of the photography by ron paxton of the mccausland sharps. These guns were made post war out of parts left over from the percussion period.

Sharps rifles pre 1899 local deals, national for sale. Over 100,000 guns of these models were purchased by the u. The 1863 sharps rifle is a breechloading firearm of the american civil war era. They were extremely nice guys and this is a nice thing for them to do and give me a copy of the mccausland gun. This shiloh sharps was manufactured in farmingdale, ny details from the catalog are. Shiloh sharps gripped the shooting community and the eye of wellheeled shooters everywhere.

Difference between the 1863 and the 1874 sharps shiloh. Shiloh sharps 201 centennial dr big timber, mt 59011 shiloh sharps. Sharps carbine 1859 1863 i own two original sharps carbines. Civil war timeline 1863 the civil war, the civil war. The photo below is of markings on the barrel and it looks like someone tried to erase the word pedersoli. 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. January 1,1863the emancipation proclamation freeing the slaves in states in rebellion is issued. How to load an 1863 sharps rifle gone outdoors your. These conversions were done by the original sharps company and others. April 12th 1859 behind hammer and a second lawrence credit under the. Sharps tied for second for book of the year over at sffworld, forums for science fiction and fantasy book lovers. A group of c serial numbered arms were issued to several regiments of hancocks veteran corps. Some folks skip the nitrated paper and use a regular paper.

Sharps new model 1863 serial number identification help. 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 model 1865 carbine national firearms museum. It was a huge collection of short, largely factual pieces which today would generally be bracketed as trivia but very interesting trivia. Sharps model 1863 rifle and carbine made by sharps rifle mfg. Unfortunately, it was almost too potent for its own good. Metal is all bluebrown patina with some traces of case hardening remaining. The pedersoli sharps are of great quality, as i own one, a sharps 1859 berdan in 5254 caliber. 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. Would you please take a look at the photos i just posted on my web site and let me know what you think. Fourth day charlie fox, book 8 by zoe sharp book cover, description, publication history. Assra forum c,9371 1863 sharps carbine conversion to 5070. Lt richard sharpe is involved in the french invasion of galicia, spain in january 1809. 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.