Armi Sport Sharps Carbine

[jim mccrystal]

I have just purchased a 1859 Sharps carbine by Armi Sport and would like to get it ready for the fall National. Is there anything I need to know about these carbines before I start. I do'nt have any experience with a
repro sharps, any tips on sights, loads, etc would be a big help I will slug the bore this weekend to see if I have a mold on hand.
Thanks,
Jim

[Greg Ogdan, 11444]

Jim,
Buy the Sharps tubes from Charlie Hahn, the Christmas Tree mould from Rapine and load 50gr of FFg Goex. I know others have their favorite loads, but this is what works for me and the other Sharps shooters on my team.

[jim mccrystal]

Greg,
Thanks for the info. I'm not crazy about the fixed front sight but I'll start with the load you mentioned and work from there. I have read about an O ring seal, do you have any info on that?
Jim
73rd NY

[Charlie Hahn]

Jim,

I am curently doing short sleeve o-ring repairs, and breech block modifications that can include a no moving solid breech face. Repairs run from 250 to 350 depending on the condition of the gun.

Charlie Hahn

410-208-4736

[jim mccrystal]

Charlie,
Thanks for the info I found the mold that Greg mentioned and I will measure for the size tube I will need and will give you a call to order them this week. Once I see how the carbine works I will let you know about doing the o ring work.
Jim