sharps conversion?

[buckskin billy]

is there a gunsmith that can convert a modern made percussion sharps to a center fire? i remember reading years ago in a old trails end magazine about one being done, but don't remember any details.

[Kent Shootwell]

The one fellow I know that has done it can be contacted at http://www.schuetzenguncompany.com/. Rich is VERY capable at anything to do with single shot rifles. 

[Fox Creek Kid]

Be prepared to pay BIG bucks for this. I priced it once & they wanted 1K.     The only company that made a replica conversion was Garrett and they made damn few & closed shop in the mid 1980's.  I have two. Less than 200 50-70 conversion carbines were imported from Italy by Garrett Arms.

[kurt250]

there is a current maker of the 1863 sharps conversion in 50/70. i had one but sold it. it shot great and the friend who bought it hunts with now here in idaho. it was made by armi sport out of italy. i got it threw taylors in virginia. give them a call. kurt250

[Skyrider]

You would be money ahead just to pick out the rifle you want and purchase that rather than go the gunsmith route!

IT's cheaper to keep her like she is and bring home another!!!

[Skyrider]

There is a gunsmith down in Southwest Missouri that does the warranty work on the Pederosoli rifles! If you want his number just let me know OK.