Lawrence pellet primer system for repro Sharps

[leontev]

Hi everyone!
Is it possible to reproduce Lawrence primer system on Pedersoli 1863 Sharps lock plate? Or maybe someone did it before? Could anyone advise me where to find sizes or schemes of details.
I tried to search by google, but only found some photos of Garret repros.

[John Holland]

I do not think it can be done. I would suggest you find someone with an original Sharps who will let you examine their lock as compared to a Pedersoli. Although, this begs the question of "Why would you want to do that?"

[Hal]

Oh, I understand the "Why". I'm like that myself. My wife has the fever for an 1855 with the Maynard Tape Primer. I can promise you I will try my hand at making up some primer tapes and see if we can make it work, if we ever buy one, just for the fun of seeing if you can do it.

I know a guy who makes whiskey. It's an interesting process and something that's neat to see done and something can say you've done when it's all over with. But there's a reason people age it in charred oak barrels for years on end, so I doubt I ever shoot more than one or two rolls of primer tape, even if I figure it out. But if I do, I can say I've done it.

[leontev]

Although, this begs the question of "Why would you want to do that?"
Because I want to do it! Like Hal said. If it's possible I want to try. But I'm surprised that no one tried to do it.
Unfortunately in my country there are not so much original Sharps rifles.

[Ron The Old Reb]

The Garret Sharps that I have has a fully functional pellet priming system. I was told that the internal parts were interchangeable with an original, weather that is true or not I do not know. I was also told years ago that you could modifi the green stick em cap pistol caps to work in it. But I never tried it. Sounds like something to fool with on a cold winter night when your wife is mad at you.

[John Holland]

Leontev - I originally failed to note that you are located in Russia! I'm curious, do you have a distributor for the reproduction Pedersoli Sharps in Russia, or do you have to have it imported?

[leontev]

John Holland Yes. I'm in Russia. We had a Pedersoli distributor earlier but not now.

Ron The Old Reb Could you measure the pellet channel and slot on the lock plate? Or just make a photo with ruller. I'd like to understand if Pedersoli and Garrett has the same dimensions.

[norman horne, 12321]

My Garret Sharps had a fully functional Lawrence primer. Buy or trade for that gun maybe. At least that's what I remember. I've tried to erase all memories of owning a Sharps from my memory banks.

Hello Eggman. One memory you will never erase about a Sharps, is that mine CONSISTENTLY kicked your butt on the line, even WITH an occasional FTF!! The only way that you could remove yourself from that "particularly embarassing" situation, was to leave the Iredell Blues and move from the Carolina Region to one WAY down South! Always your friend and perpetual 'burr in your saddle', Norm.

[RaiderANV]

Norm's back!! When back.....been well over a year Mr. Horne


Eggs.....Whadidya think was gonna happen nwhen you put the Maynard down and pick up that sharps......jus say'n

[RaiderANV]

You need one of these to mix yer melted lead.....improves accuracy greatly!!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Beater/112280462508?hash=item1a246fe4ac:g:DR8AAOSwjDZYgVz H (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Teal-Blue-Vintage-Maynard-Blue-Speed-Mixer-Hand-Crank-Egg-Beater/112280462508?hash=item1a246fe4ac:g:DR8AAOSwjDZYgVz H)

[norman horne, 12321]

Norm's back!! When back.....been well over a year Mr. Horne


Eggs.....Whadidya think was gonna happen nwhen you put the Maynard down and pick up that sharps......jus say'n

Hello PJ. Went through some adverse employment situations the last couple years. Hopefully got things aright for awhile. Next time I get laid off or assigned a position that I don't care for, I think it will be time to call it done. Then I can practice more so I can get to go down South to Egg's new stomping grounds, and MAYBE offer him up a little "nostalgia"!! Will not be at the Donnybrook, but hope to see you in April. Take care. Norm.

[Bruce Cobb 1723V]

Getting back to the question...... If you can, buy an original lock assembly and put it in your current piece. Its been done before.

[Yakiman]

If someone is looking for a Garrett Sharps, I have one that's going up for sale soon.

[bobanderson]

If someone is looking for a Garrett Sharps, I have one that's going up for sale soon.

Rifle or carbine?

[Yakiman]

Rifle or carbine?


It is a carbine.

[Yakiman]

Hi everyone!
Is it possible to reproduce Lawrence primer system on Pedersoli 1863 Sharps lock plate? Or maybe someone did it before? Could anyone advise me where to find sizes or schemes of details.
I tried to search by google, but only found some photos of Garret repros.


http://www.berdansharpshooters.com/LawrencePelletPrimerSystem.pdf