Originally Posted by
spadegrip
Why are you trying to remove the bushings? They were not meant to move. They were set at the factory and left that way. The seal is formed by the movement of the Conant gas check. That is the plate on the face of the breech block. If you want anything to move that is the part. See if you can carefully lift the edges of the plate or work the plate loose from either the top or bottom being careful not to break or shear off the flange on the back of the plate. It's helpful to soak the breech block in penetrating oil to loosen it. The gas check works by back pressure forcing the gas check against the bushing in the barrel. If you are not seeing gas leaking as you are shooting it now, I would not be too concerned. I would suggest you clean the gas plate and the breech block completely prior to putting it away. That means removing the plate and the clean out screw, and removing the nipple then soaking the block in hot water to remove crud inside and out. They are a lot if fun to shoot once you get the hang of it. I shoot original 1859, and 1863 rifles and an original 1863 carbine in N-SSA competition.
The gent said that these were original Sharps Carbines. I, always, have understood that the chamber sleeves were meant to slide back upon firing. And that they were to be removed and cleaned after firing. Or did I miss something?
Claypipe
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