Sharps rifles book by frank sellers

This is probably one of the finest ones in existence. Buy sharps firearms by frank sellers 3rd edition 1988. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Bernard cornwells sharpe books in chronological order. And to this day there is controversy about exactly what caliber the big fifty was, even though in his bible on the sharps, sharps firearms, author frank m. Very good photographs and lots of good information and documentation. This 17pound sporting rifle is perhaps unique in the 1874 range. The title of this book is sharps firearms and it was written by frank m. I hate having to search for the chronological order of the books, so im providing it here so people dont have to search. Early metallic cartridge firearms and model 1874 sporting rifles, published in 2017. This is an excellent collectors reference for the firearms produced under the sharps name. Sharps model 1851 factory engraved boxlock carbine description. This gun is out of frank sellers collection and pictured in his book.

I have always been under the impression that the berdan sharps rifles were in the serial number range of 54,000 to 57,000 plus or minus. The description for sporting rifles in the book states that these had more variation than any other sharps model. Levi woodhouse and his engraved sharps model 1853 sporting rifle, by frank graves. The data, comments, and photographs are invaluable. That usually brings up numerous listings, but the sellers know what it will bring. The rifle is fitted with a 34 inch octagon barrel equipped with a globe spirit lever front sight and lawrence patent folding.

It was published by beinfeld pub and has a total of 358 pages in the book. The wealth of materials gathered over the last 5 years is extensive. Breechldrs seeking information on a sharps nm 1859 carbine. I have had it in my personal collection for the past 25 years. This is a terrific resource of information on the various sharps firearms. Feb 21, 2019 bernard cornwells books about the adventures of british soldier richard sharpe during the napoleonic wars have been enjoyed by millions, mixing as they do a combination of action, combat, and historical research. Breechldrs seeking information on a sharps nm 1859. This rifle was manufactured circa 1875, and is one of only an estimated 87 number 1 long range rifles manufactured by sharps. We had wanted to include all the other m74s, but those will need to wait for the second book.

Merz41 sharps borchardt factory engraved rifle merz. Sharps model 1851 factory engraved boxlock carbine for sale. A new book describing austins sharps along with stories of how he got them and humorous recollections of ranching. Sharpes rifles is chronologically the sixth, but the ninth published, historical novel in the richard sharpe series by bernard cornwell, first published in 1988 lieutenant richard sharpe is caught up in the french invasion of galicia, spain in january 1809. Gun also features provision for moving the tang sight to the end of the. Sellers book on sharps firearms is a recognized classic and is a must have for collectors, shooters, and those interested in the historical context of these firearms.

Rock island firearms auction fetches nearly 82 million. Most will say, of course, but frank sellers does not list it in his book. Sellers wrote, the big fifty sharps cartridge was the. Sharps firearms by frank sellers 3rd edition 1988 books at. The book has been endorsed by the american society of arms collectors as well as the sharps collector association. Sharps borchardt factory engraved rifle description. Very good catalog of early cartridge 1867 to the 1874 sharps rifle. The first fruit of their labor was sharps firearms. The book contains copies of, and excerpts from, various period documents supporting the detailed history. Rereading frank sellers book sharps firearms, i noticed that he indicates most of the sharpshooters rifles 1,500 were issued without set. Very nice used book sharps firearms written by frank sellers.

Austin thought this was the most valuable sharps in his collection. Perhaps that was just a teaser, only the beginning, and i do wish sellers had mentioned what his statement was based upon. We have been wondering with my fellow shooter colleagues about this laconic description that frank sellers gave to this strange 1874 percussion rifle in his book sharps firearms on page 239 model 1874 percussion rifle, serial no. Buy sharps firearms by frank m sellers online at alibris. I have for sale frank sellers great book on sharps firearms. I was primarily interested in the research on the model 1859 rifle, since i own one dst in my antique firearms collection. Perhaps that was just a teaser, only the beginning, and i do wish sellers had mentioned what his statement was. Sharps firearms by frank sellers 3rd edition 1988 books. Firearms bibliography buffalo bill center of the west. I dont remember reading about a specific buffalo rifle model sharps. If you are contemplating purchasing a replica sharps rifle, then read this book first. Sharpes tiger sharpes triumph sharpes fortress sharpes trafalgar sharpes prey sharpes rifles sharpes havoc sharpes eagle sharpes gold sharpes escape sharpes fury sharpes. Sep 8, 2018 vtg sharps firearms model 1874 rifles by frank m. The sharps rifle, its history, development and operation.

Sharps model 1878 borchardt officers model description. Its now looking like the first book to be printed will cover all of the metallic cartridge models up to and including the model 1874 sporting rifles, with two full chapters on buffalo hunting and those who shot sharps buffalo rifles. Published by published by the author, denver, co 1982 isbn 10. The rifle in america by sharpe leather bound firearms classics library new. An absolute must for those interested in sharps rifles. Sold sharps firearms book by frank sellers sass wire. The records show that hyde special ordered these rifles to be chambered with a 45 caliber 278th case for a attempt at better long range performance in creedmoor matches. The first and last word on sharps firearms, history, variations, both rifles and pistols. Sharps called its model 1874 old reliable, and the popular. The percussion era, 18481865, by roy marcot, ron paxton and. I found this book very helpful prior to ordering my shiloh sharps 1874. Sellers sharps firearms is the definitive reference on sharps rifles. Overall gun is in excellent condition with correct windage front sight, buckhorn rear sight and correct tang sight. Sharps firearms with unissued sharps rifle company stock certificate sellers, frank.

Building on a halfcentury of research spearheaded by john hintlian, frank sellers and scores of other sharps collectors and experts, marcot, paxton and team put in fiveplus years of research. In his fantastic book, sharps firearms, he makes the statement that the. He said that frank sellers told him that sharps shipped 18 actions to rigby and rigby made the barrels and put them together. The sharps rifle its history, development and operation, winston oliver smith, 1943, sharps rifle.

We know that you may not be ready to purchase just yet. I believe most of the buffalo rifles were the relatively heavy sporting models with a few target types. Along with being able to use a standard percussion cap, the sharps had a fairly unusual pellet primer feed. A long time ago, sellers made an addition to the book. Lieutenant richard sharpe is caught up in the french invasion of galicia, spain in january 1809. Sharps firearms by sellers, frank m shop for books, art. According to sharps firearms by frank sellers, page 226, 17 were manufactured in hartford, conn. Sharps model 1878 borchardt officers model for sale. The book contains detailed accounts of the history of the firearms produced by various vendors for the sharps label. Frank sellers and scores of other sharps collectors and experts, marcot. The book has tons of photographs to accompany the research data. Sellers, 0960812202, 9780960812202, frank sellers, 1995. Very good hardback in a slightly tanned and wrinkled jacket.

Sharps rifles were a series of large bore single shot rifles that began with a design by. Sharps rifles are a series of largebore singleshot rifles, beginning with a design by christian. Hyde was a well known creedmoor shooter and agent of the sharps rifle company. Sharps rifle that you like, look for the save for later button. Coauthored by four of the most well known sharps historians of our time. I was able to use the material to develop a period correct 1874 sharps rifle. On page 280 of sellers book he shows a 1878 borchardt sharps one of made for frank hyde. However, readers can have difficulty putting the many volumes into chronological order, especially as the author has written. Sharps of montana the austin monk collection home facebook. Gun book sharps rifle history winston smith 1943 early american firearms. Apr 16, 2018 its been a long time since frank sellers book on sharps rifles and their history has been written.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For the novel by bernard cornwell, see sharpes rifles novel. I was disappointed to learn that he passed away in february 2008. After reading some of the book, i went online to research the author, frank m. Pulled out my frank sellers book shiloh rifle forums. I wanted to share with him the data from the rifle in my collection. This book chronicles the entire history of sam colts developments in handguns from the first paterson revolvers through the legendary 1860 army, and. The military sharps rifle was a falling block rifle used during and after the american civil war in multiple variations. The title of this book is sharps firearms and it was written by frank m sellers. This gun was formerly in the collection of frank sellers and is pictured on page 278 of sharps firearm book by sellers.

Cartridges of the world says that it came out around 1885. Click it to have our site remember the way you like to shoot. The dust jacket has some minor wear and tear, but the book is in great condition. Sharpes rifles is chronologically the sixth, but the ninth published, historical novel in the richard sharpe series by bernard cornwell, first published in 1988. The sharps rifle its history, development and operation, winston oliver smith, 1943. Edition shooters bible component parts list edition by john amber gun reference gun digest catalog firearms reference shooters bible gun firearms reference book gun values vintage gun digest rifle booklet larry kollers gun annual western ammunition handbook vintage hunting book pa pennsylvania game news stoeger arms ammunition handbook dates of manufacture shooters bible gun digest book. The true star of the auction was frank sellers and his extensive collection.