1859 Sharps Barrel Reline Project

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rbertalotto
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1859 Sharps Barrel Reline Project

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The project has started. Relining an old 1859 Sharps carbine to 50-70

Lots of pictures and easier to read on my website. 

Check it out here:
http://rvbprecision.com/shooting/oops-1 ... tml​​​​​​​

Hope you enjoy the ride!
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Re: 1859 Sharps Barrel Reline Project

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I'm glad that old beauty fell into the right hands. Great write-up and pics Roy B. Thanks!
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Thanks! Can't wait for the chamber reamer to arrive so I can go shoot the darn thing!
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Great to see your 'old war horse' getting a new lease on life!
Keep us posted on progress!
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Okay, you've talked me into it. I have a couple of lathes and a mill so I'll start shopping for a liner for my '73 SRC in 44-40. Already have the chamber reamer. I bet it will group better then.
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Re: 1859 Sharps Barrel Reline Project

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I realized an error in the article.

I called out Loctite 270 and you should use Loctite 620. I corrected it.

Sorry
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Great post, history, ballistics and gunsmithing all rolled into one..... :)
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