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Howdy Earlwb. My first flintlock was the same model you have, and I agree with your comments on it's accuracy and quality. Mine is in .45 Cal, but right handed. Many years ago I developed
a blind...

Hi Montana Charlie:
I measured my octagon barrel "Sporting" Sharps, and it is indeed, 1.030 at a point 10" from face of receiver.
I would assume then, that a forend from a Billy Dixon would likely...

I have a Pedersoli Sharps 45-70 "Sportsman" model.
Would a fore-stock for a Billy Dixon, or Quigley fit my "Sportsman" ??
I like the silver tip on the above models.
Secondly, any advice on where...

I've never tried this mind you, but would it make any sense to put the gun ( or just the barrel if possible ) in a freezer and let the steel
barrel contract a bit before pounding on the stuck slug...

Thanks. I'll give that a test with a few rounds and wet-wipe after each one. I've now gotten some Buffalo Arms hollow base bullets that have
the right black powder lube on them and I'll switch over...

I just got a Pedersoli 1874 Sharps in 45 70, and loaded around 75 rounds of
405 gr lead,using 55 gr black powder.
After that, and before I've had the chance to try it out on the range, I was...