Any thoughts to how effective this will be?
Any thoughts to how effective this will be?
There's an article in an issue of Pedersoli's magazine about a new Sharps 1859 Civilian Carbine, that utilizes the new breechblock. Oddly enough, that model doesn't show up in their product line on their website. You can download the magazine in PDF form by going to their site, click on NEWS AND EVENTS, then MAGAZINE.
Scroll down to Issue #5 02/11//2010.
Duane
I bought the 59 military model from Cabellas. It was on sale. After receiving it I noticed that it had the new style breech block. After seeing how it was supposed to seal and talking to others I took it to Charlie Hahn for his modification.
Des Donnelly
1st Regiment Virginia Volunteers
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I could not see how the breech block was going to seal any better as the O ring is on the non sealing side of the block and would appear to act more like a shock absorber than a seal
Des Donnelly
1st Regiment Virginia Volunteers
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I have done this type of modification and it works great. The o-ring must have enough pressure on it to keep the breach plate snug against the chamber. Liberal amounts of high pressure grease on the o-ring and seal and you can shoot all day without siezing.
I have converted several like this, a few have been fired, 3 to 8 shots, locked up. Takes the dirt a little longer to get in the block, but still does. The sleeve fit is looser, and allows crud in there as well. I have seen this with steel washers and double o-rings, results ar the same. I am finishing up Des's gun right now, it had a copper vent, real pain to get out, others had stainless steel.Charlie
Can't believe you let that deer get that Close
Good shooting
Charlie
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