1859 Sharps Rifle - Pedersoli - Never Fired

[762x51]

**Thread Description Isn't Correct - I have tried to delete "Never Fired" but cannot**

I have a Pedersoli 1859 Sharps Rifle that I bought from a dealer who had bought it new for personal use.

He said he bought it around 2007 which agrees with the date code on the receiver.
If you look at the breech block I think you'd agree that he probably fired it but the bore looks like new - IMHO

There is one very small "safe queen" ding on the heel of the buttstock.

Price: SOLD

Orin

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[762x51]

Thanks for the offer Chuck but I think I'd rather have an original Smith.

Orin

[762x51]

I'm reducing the price to $950.00 + FedEx shipping - No further reduction in price.

[762x51]

If someone is interested in this rifle, I'll be taking it to the nationals.

[bobanderson]

If someone is interested in this rifle, I'll be taking it to the nationals.

Sent a PM.

[762x51]

Still for sale

[762x51]

I'll be at the Nationals Wednesday afternoon - Sunday if interested in this Sharps.

Orin
Cell: (336) 601-8418

[762x51]

Still for sale

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Still for sale -

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Still For Sale

Held it for a month for a guy who said he was on vacation and would want it sent to him when he returned home.
Then he said fund were being sent and then a week later said he had to buy tires for his vehicle.
1st class BS'er

[762x51]

Am I asking too much for this Sharps?

[Maillemaker]

I don't think it is priced too high, so don't sell yourself short unless you are in dire need of the cash.

My guess is, and this is just a guess, that the Sharps Rifle is only good in the BLII class, which most people shoot repeaters in. While the Sharps carbine is lightning fast compared to muzzle-loading carbines and even other cartridge carbines, when compared with a repeater it just can't compete. So I don't think there is much N-SSA interest in a Sharps rifle. But I could be wrong.

Steve

[RaiderANV]

it's a great price but limited market so will take a while to sell. Here's a go0d place to list it by you.

https://www.carolinashootersclub.com/#classifieds.26

[bobanderson]

Orin,
Another consideration is the Sharps action needs work if you're going to shoot it a lot. Sam Dobbin years ago and guys like Charlie Hahn and Larry Flees nowadays perform modifications to keep the breech sealed during a long, fast paced shooting session. Anyone interested in your rifle would have to factor in another $200-$300 to get it ready.
As stated earlier in the thread, it's a big investment for a gun that doesn't get used except in Virginia. I've considered one to use in our Black Powder Through the Ages matches, but then there's that price issue.

What would you swap it for?

[762x51]

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What would you swap it for?

Hi Bob,

Swap? Most anything of equal value as the Sharps is just sitting in the safe.

[Muley Gil]

Hi Bob,

Swap? Most anything of equal value as the Sharps is just sitting in the safe.

How about a yaller tom cat? He's a good mouser. :D

[762x51]

How about a yaller tom cat? He's a good mouser. :D

Aahhh I think I'll pass .... ;)

[762x51]

Sharps Rifle Sold