John Holland
04-27-2010, 03:24 PM
To All -
It has come to my attention that Shiloh Sharps, of Big Timber, Montana, has changed their basic models of the Sharps 1863 Rifle and Carbine.
The basic model of the Sharps Model 1863 Rifle no longer includes the Patch Box as part of the base package and is now an add-on for an additional cost to the base price. The Patch Box is part of an original Civil War Sharps Model 1863 Rifle, and therefore is a requirement for the arm to be used in the N-SSA's Competitive Matches.
The Shiloh Sharps Model 1863 Carbine now no longer comes with a Saddle Bar and Ring. It, too, is now also an add-on for an additional cost to the customer. The Saddle Bar and Ring is part of an original Sharps Model 1863 Carbine, and therefore is a requirement for the arm to be used in the N-SSA's Competitive Matches.
The arms cited above were originally submitted to the N-SSA in full military configuration and approved as such. The fact that Shiloh has decided to require the customer to pay more by listing what you need as add-ons to make the arm legal for use in the N-SSA is unfortunate. It should be noted by any potential customers that these arms are NOT listed by Shiloh as "N-SSA Approved".
If you are selected for a spot inspection on the firing line at an official N-SSA skirmish, and you have a Shiloh Sharps Model 1863 Rifle with out a Patch Box, or a Shiloh Sharps Model 1863 Carbine without a Saddle Bar and Ring, you can be sure the I.G is going to tell you that your arm is unapproved. The penalties for using an unapproved arm are harsh and unforgiving.
If you are going to spend in the vicinity of $2000 for an arm, do your homework and know what the arm is supposed to look like before you make the commitment.
Sincerely,
John Holland
Chairman, Small Arms Committee
It has come to my attention that Shiloh Sharps, of Big Timber, Montana, has changed their basic models of the Sharps 1863 Rifle and Carbine.
The basic model of the Sharps Model 1863 Rifle no longer includes the Patch Box as part of the base package and is now an add-on for an additional cost to the base price. The Patch Box is part of an original Civil War Sharps Model 1863 Rifle, and therefore is a requirement for the arm to be used in the N-SSA's Competitive Matches.
The Shiloh Sharps Model 1863 Carbine now no longer comes with a Saddle Bar and Ring. It, too, is now also an add-on for an additional cost to the customer. The Saddle Bar and Ring is part of an original Sharps Model 1863 Carbine, and therefore is a requirement for the arm to be used in the N-SSA's Competitive Matches.
The arms cited above were originally submitted to the N-SSA in full military configuration and approved as such. The fact that Shiloh has decided to require the customer to pay more by listing what you need as add-ons to make the arm legal for use in the N-SSA is unfortunate. It should be noted by any potential customers that these arms are NOT listed by Shiloh as "N-SSA Approved".
If you are selected for a spot inspection on the firing line at an official N-SSA skirmish, and you have a Shiloh Sharps Model 1863 Rifle with out a Patch Box, or a Shiloh Sharps Model 1863 Carbine without a Saddle Bar and Ring, you can be sure the I.G is going to tell you that your arm is unapproved. The penalties for using an unapproved arm are harsh and unforgiving.
If you are going to spend in the vicinity of $2000 for an arm, do your homework and know what the arm is supposed to look like before you make the commitment.
Sincerely,
John Holland
Chairman, Small Arms Committee