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Here is some more black powder. Hope you like!
Which do you all like?
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09-05-2012 07:08 PM
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The M1859 Sharps. I used to shoot one in competition. Now I have a 2nd Model Maynard.
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I always liked the M1859 Sharps. That one seen some use but still in decent shape. My fav carbine of the CW.
I almost bought a 2nd model Manyard it was in excellent condition with bright shiny bore. How do they shoot?
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I like it a lot they shoot very well, better than me. They're small and can be kind of awkward. I liked my sharps and wish I'd kept it.
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I like the Smith carbine just because it's weird.
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For me: the long comb Springfield with the 1877 sights is an excellent target rifle for military competitions, where the Buffington sight is banned by some shooting confederations because it is effectively a peep sight.
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Smiths are neat. I need to do some work on that one to make it shoot but I got it cheap and its in great shape.
I had the Springfield for years. Its a great shooter with the right cast loads. Oneday I like to get a trapdoor carbine.
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I have always been partial to rolling blocks but I would be very happy to own that M1859 Sharps.
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I had a 7mm rolling block long ago. It was in nice shape but the bore was shot out. I traded it for a 73 Winchester. I always wanted a NYS 50 70 rolling block. Seen a few but didn't have the funds.
My Sharps has been there done that. Stock has heavy wear on the other side from rubbing on a saddle I guess. Its built in 61. Also still percussion so probably came home with the vet after the War. All original.