Karl
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sharps4590, What bullet diameter and paper patch thickness did you use to obtain good accuracy? What grade of black powder and how much did you use? I...Leave a comment:
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Mike, I've acquired various tools over the many years that I've been handloading and collecting firearms. I also have a 3 and 5 flute mic.
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I never got good results with paper patched bullets. I've paper patched many bullets for my original 1874 Sharps .40-70 BN. I actually enjoy it. Jacketed...Leave a comment:
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I drove a .436 slug through the barrel (again without using brute force). The barrel is Henry rifled with 7 grooves and lands. You may know that the...Leave a comment:
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Mike, I looked again at the 11.15x52R description in Dixon. I agree with your reasoning. Upon reflection, I think it may be the correct cartridge. The...Leave a comment:
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Mike just saw your post. Here's what I've discovered:
Using pin gauges I determined that the bore is .424” (10.76 mm). With light...Leave a comment:
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Mike, I made a cast of the rifle chamber. I posted in separate post. Here are the dimensions:
54mm (2.11") length
12mm (.472")...Leave a comment:
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Identify German 10.75x54 mm cartridge
I'd like help to identify this rifle cartridge. -- 10.75x54 mm rimmed -- for a J.P. Sauer hammer drilling built in 1891. I took a chamber cast with Cerrosafe.... -
Mike, thanks very much for the prompt reply. I'll continue to look for my Cerrosafe or order a new block. It's a very nice gun. I'd like to tract done...Leave a comment:
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Help Identify J.P. Sauer drilling made 1891
I’d like some help identifying this J.P. Sauer hammer drilling made in 1891 according to the serial number 40024. Several photos are attached. I...
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