My 1859 Sharps Rifle replica 

I missed the live, but nice video. I do plan on having a Sharps some day! As always, headpats to Niki

Great video!

Good call!😎👍

Hello from New Zealand. Thanks for sharing your experiences with this iconic rifle design

Hello Friend, I have the 1859 Berdan Sharps from Pedersoli. I am not sure if you are in another country, but in the states there are a few gunsmiths that work on the breech block and breech to eliminate the gas leakage. I had mine worked on and 99% of the gases now go down the barrel. Fouling of the breech is almost non-existent. The leakage is almost completely eliminated.

Well done on showing how you make the paper cartridges for your Sharps. I recently purchased an original Model 1869 Sharps. Now Sharps never actually put the model name/number on any of their rifles except the 1869 or 1863 . . They called the latest version which began production in 1874. It was the public and the catologue which mentions 1874 model of which came in many configurations and calibers. Sharps started chambering the 1874 in 45-70 that year and produced 45-90 45-100 . Prior to that the most made chambering was the 44-77. The one I bought is a " 1874 model" chambered in 45-70 made in 1877. I also got at the same time an original Springfield Trapdoor in 45-70. The markings on this gun date it to 1873- 74. Both are off to a gunsmith who works mostly on single shot rifles to be looked at for safety and then be in firing condidtion. I also have 2 1885 High walls in 45-70 one winchester one Browning. They both shoot 5 shot cloverleafs at 100 yds. I will look for some more of your videos. For your additional information the Buffalo rifles made by Sharps weighed 14 to 16 pounds some more. The one I have is the Hunter model with octangonal barrel 30 inches weighing 10.5 pounds with double set triggers. I live in Canada and will have no problem shooting Moose, Elk, Bear, Whitetail deer or Bison if I so choose.

great clip, greetings from Poland. I was visiting Swis last year - absolutely beautiful country! PS. Please give nice pet from me to Your dog! :)

Well that just looks like way too much fun! :)

Beautiful rifle ! I have a Sharps 1874 at home (also a replica, from Pedersoli), they are a blast to shoot !