Used Sharps

[David Sulewski]

Looking at a couple of used Pendersoli 1859 Sharps (I infantryrifle & 1 carbine) both have the eroded ring on the pressure plate. Is there a fix for this? Maybe fill it with weld and grind it smooth again? I’m sure, in this condition they are both leakers.

[Hickok]

Charlie Hahn is the expert on Sharps rifles.

http://hahnmachineworks.com/index.html

[Scott Harris]

Agree- talk to Charlie Hahn

[jonk]

I don't deny Charlie's genius, but if you don't want to go the full conversion route, I'd look at a replacement chrome plated plate at the very least.