Long time lurker first time poster. Picked up a sharps conversion carbine that appeared to be in good condition minus no bluing left on the barrel and a perfect bore. It’s a 3 grove Springfield relined barrel in 50-70 and slugs at .515
Got it home wiped it down with some rem oil and a few days later took the fore end off to check out the lever spring and do a quick chamber cast when I noticed the barrel turn slightly. It was lined up on the witness mark but I was able to unscrew the barrel by hand.
Looks like some oil had seeped into the threads and allowed it to loosen. I’m able to turn it about 1/16 in past the witness mark to hand tighten it. Anyone here see this problem before or might know what’s happening? A quick look at the action and the threads with the barrel off doesn’t show any signs of cracks or wear and it screws in solid without any play or wiggle. Would like to get this thing shooting again with some black powder loads since otherwise it’s in great shape.
This is my first original sharps so I’m still learning about them. I also have a Shiloh carbine in 45-70 that I live to shoot. Thanks for any help.