I seem to stumble across a IAB 1863 sharps never fired: My question is how do you load this thing so it will shoot,I know they speak of paper patching the bullet but were is the BP going??
I love to play with BP I just tried shooting the 45-70 with BP but sold the gun only reason heavy recoil ,love my flinters but looking to play with a new toy,anyone have any idea or shoot the sharps 54 cal. rifle?

some people have all the luck... I would love to have that.

http://www.castbullet.com/shooting/sharp.htm

Great link Cayugad! Makes me want to go shoot one, or, at least, stop in a pawn shop!

There's a couple of paper patch molds for .54 Sharpes on E-Bay if you are interested?Harold

I have data for the 54 Sharpes with Pyrodex if you need it...........600gr bullet I believe........Harold