I have what I believe to be a 1859 Sharps Percussion Carbine reproduction - there are no visible markings so I'm thinking it might be a kit gun.
Anyway I have been reading and reviewing videos about loading for these guns using both loose powder and the preferred method paper cartridges which prompts my following question - could you use the Pyrodex pellets in these guns i.e. insert projectile, insert Pyrodex pellet, close block, insert percussion cap , cock and fire.
And yes I know what I am asking is sacrilege for you worshippers of the holy black but inquiring minds do want to know?
Thanks, Retreever