New? Pedersoli Sharps Carbine Gas Check System

[Scott Kurki, 12475]

There has been a lot of talk about this gas check system that originally consisted of a gas check plate, gas check sleeve and some washers.

I just picked up a new carbine from Dixie Gun Works and read through the manual which says that some guns, not all, have the sleeve.

My barrel looks like it may have had a sleeve but I could not move it so I called Dixie and asked them about it. It turns out that the new carbines that Dixie is selling do not have the movable gas check sleeve. The only part that moves is the gas check plate (and possibly the washers).

No special high temperature anti-seize compound needed. Just keep it clean. The plate removes easily and even has finger nail notches cut into it to help with its removal.

I hope it works, no reason so expect otherwise.

[paul w/McGregor's 385V]

Skurki,

"Just keep it clean". Yep, you betcha. After you have shot it for several skirmishes, you may find those "notches" break your fingernails attempting to remove the plate.

Recommend you remove the plate, goop it well with a high temp anti seize of your choice (FEL PRO C4, etc) and replace it. A fine covering of C4 on the face also helps during a match to keep the block moving smoothly.

Take care and be safe
pfb

[Southron Sr.]

Dear Skurki:

Load up some rounds for your new Sharps and fire them in paractice. Keep a count of how many rounds you fire before the breech block "freezes" due to powder fouling.

Supposedly, the new "Gas Check" system employed on the Pedersoli Sharps will allow you to fire 50+ rounds before it gets difficult to open the breech block.

INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW!

THANKS!

[Scott Kurki, 12475]

I will be sure to make a post with what happens when I get around to shooting it. My inquiring mind wants to know also. :wink:

[Greg Ogdan, 11444]

The FelPro anti-sieze works well. You may want to try regular high pressure, high temp axle grease available at Wally World for about $3.50/lb. It's pretty much just like Shooters Choice HiTec grease and one heck of a lot cheaper.

[WV SCROUNGER]

Dont forget to put anti-seize on the sides of the block and also the lever hinge AND on the take down lever.....makes things alot easier!

[Scott Lynch 1460V]

I "had" one of the new Pedersoli sharps carbines with the washers and mine had the sliding chamber. Even gooped up it froze after 8 shots. Recommend you send it to Bill Welsh, Maryland Guard for an O ring job and a completly new breech block with a flush front and no gas plate, problem solved. Its too bad when you spend that kind of money for a carbine and then have to have it rebuilt before you cah use it. Better yet spend the extra money and buy a Shiloh.

[Scott Kurki, 12475]

I hear that even the Shiloh's are hving to be modified.

[Edwin Flint, 8427]

I don't believe the Shiloh requires a modification.

After considerable use, the block begins to leak gas and accuracy decreases. This requires a repair/replacement of the breech face plate which Shiloh fits to your gun. There is no actual modification of the parts shape or how they work. Shiloh is making the replacements from a different steel to reduce the likelihood of erosion that causes this leakage. If that is what you mean by modification, you are right.

[Scott Kurki, 12475]

Thanks for that information.

The modification that I was referring to was the "O-Ring" mod. without but sometimes with a new breach block.