I.A.B. Sharps?
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Nontypical Buck
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: west central wi USA
I thought all Sharps were breachloading. The pre-cartridge models loaded a paper cartridge. A blade on the breachblock sliced the rear end off the cartridge on the way up, exposing the powder to the cap detonation. Or, A bullet was dropped into the breach, followed by loose powder.




