1863 percussion Sharps

Started by Marshal Deadwood, January 28, 2010, 09:45:52 AM

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Marshal Deadwood

January 28, 2010, 09:45:52 AM
Historically, what was the calibre of the 1863 percussion Sharps rifle ?

MD

sharps50/70

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January 28, 2010, 07:21:14 PM
Frank Sellers quotes it as 52 but because of variances in machining, they could be 50 to 54.
Rich

Arizona Trooper

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January 28, 2010, 09:09:21 PM
Usually the bore is very close to 52 caliber, within a couple thousandths. But, the groove diameter can be anywhere from .528 to .540".
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