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Sharps Carbine family heirloom (pic heavy)
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<blockquote data-quote="aviator41" data-source="post: 2312323" data-attributes="member: 30309"><p>I was shocked at how well the action works in this gun. I was expecting it to be difficult to cycle and feel gritty due to pitting and such. To my amazement, the old girl popped open easily, the trigger lock spring works, the lever fully extends and does without grabbing, grinding or being difficult in any way. The breech block has been kept well oiled (maybe too much oil) and is free from rust. The hammer cocks smoothly and the trigger works well, but has a very high pull weight.</p><p></p><p>I plan on running a synthetic bristle brush and some patches through the bore this evening to see what kids of crud I can get out. I have also found the proper period collectable ammo for the rifle to be added to the display.</p><p></p><p>I'm not sure if we're doing a horizontal wall display, or making a standing cabinet. Either way, we're very excited to have it in our home!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aviator41, post: 2312323, member: 30309"] I was shocked at how well the action works in this gun. I was expecting it to be difficult to cycle and feel gritty due to pitting and such. To my amazement, the old girl popped open easily, the trigger lock spring works, the lever fully extends and does without grabbing, grinding or being difficult in any way. The breech block has been kept well oiled (maybe too much oil) and is free from rust. The hammer cocks smoothly and the trigger works well, but has a very high pull weight. I plan on running a synthetic bristle brush and some patches through the bore this evening to see what kids of crud I can get out. I have also found the proper period collectable ammo for the rifle to be added to the display. I'm not sure if we're doing a horizontal wall display, or making a standing cabinet. Either way, we're very excited to have it in our home! [/QUOTE]
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