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Re: Start thinking!
« Reply #90 on: August 08, 2021, 08:27:53 PM »
That'un is a real beauty. Em. I love the look of a nice single shot!
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Re: Start thinking!
« Reply #91 on: August 09, 2021, 10:07:50 AM »
wow Em.... did I mention I am available,for adoption???
OK, just send in your application. I forget where to get those...... L@J

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Re: Start thinking!
« Reply #92 on: August 09, 2021, 12:06:02 PM »
wow Em.... did I mention I am available,for adoption???
OK, just send in your application. I forget where to get those...... L@J
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Re: Start thinking!
« Reply #93 on: August 10, 2021, 12:20:13 PM »
Here is a photo of the 45-50 Peabody cartridge. There is not much info on reloading, but since it is a black powder round, it is hard to go wrong. It is essentially a necked down 50-70 cartridge. The originals were paper patched cartridges. I haven't loaded any yet...The 50-70 is on the left.

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Re: Start thinking!
« Reply #94 on: August 11, 2021, 06:05:30 PM »
I think I have posted this under a different topic, but here is my original Sharps carbine.

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Re: Start thinking!
« Reply #95 on: August 11, 2021, 06:06:50 PM »
A shot of the receiver.

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Re: Start thinking!
« Reply #96 on: August 11, 2021, 06:08:06 PM »
And the sling bar/ring.

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Re: Start thinking!
« Reply #97 on: August 11, 2021, 06:33:44 PM »
This is a paper cutter, Em?
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Re: Start thinking!
« Reply #98 on: August 11, 2021, 07:29:21 PM »
Nope, 50-70 carbine.

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Re: Start thinking!
« Reply #99 on: August 11, 2021, 07:37:45 PM »
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Re: Start thinking!
« Reply #100 on: August 11, 2021, 09:21:41 PM »
Groovy
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Re: Start thinking!
« Reply #101 on: August 12, 2021, 09:17:01 AM »
We have seen that one before, but it never gets old!
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