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Sharps 1863 3 band rifle?

MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,042 ✭✭✭✭
edited October 2019 in Ask the Experts
My boss asked me to 'investigate' this rifle. It looks correct and all there, the bore is well defined and 'shootable'. what can you tell me about it and approx. pricing (also should I remove the black paint ;-) ). the markings are the same as some on the auction side.
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  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,042 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    thanks Mike, now to get it shooting ;-)
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  • navc130navc130 Member Posts: 1,257 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I shot mine years ago with a .530 round ball. Worked good enough for close range plinking.
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  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,042 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    "What's your primary interest or avenue of exploration???".............right now just preliminary history & value for the owner. Initial minor cleaning and function check, possibly more detailed per the owners direction.

    just a little 'back story'; I'm a retired gunsmith that got a 'part time' job at a newer gun shop were we spend the winter months. While the owner is well versed in business he doesn't have much 'depth' in the gun world. This is the 1st 'non-cartridge' sharps I've got to 'play' with.
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