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Old 10-09-2005, 01:57 AM
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LOOKING TO PRUCHASE A 3 BAND ENFIELD OR A 1861 SPRINGFIELD ANYONE HAVE AN OPINONS ON EITHER, OR RAN ACROSS A GOOD BUY IN A REPO 1863 .54CAL. SHARPS WHICH ONE WOULD BE THE BEST BUY.
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Old 10-09-2005, 08:11 PM
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LOOKING TO PRUCHASE A 3 BAND ENFIELD OR A 1861 SPRINGFIELD ANYONE HAVE AN OPINONS ON EITHER, OR RAN ACROSS A GOOD BUY IN A REPO 1863 .54CAL. SHARPS WHICH ONE WOULD BE THE BEST BUY.
I bought my 1861 Springfield from Jarnagin. I believe it's a Euroarms. It's a beautiful rifle and it works great

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Old 10-09-2005, 08:45 PM
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James River Armory is one of the best. They take Euroarms and resand the stock so it is more like the original (though it still is a bit barrel heavy) and de**** it to look original. Simply the best.
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Old 10-09-2005, 08:46 PM
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The de**** is an actual word meaning to remove any modern markings and replace them with period stampings. I will try the **** again, ****
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Old 10-09-2005, 08:50 PM
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Oh brother. It is de-foxtrot,alpha,romeo, bravo. Scheesh.
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Lodgewood has excelelnt gear and they do authenticize (real word?) for you. I would strongly suggest an Armi-Sport, only because EuroArms has had some pretty serious quality control issues over the last couple years. I might also suggest a Miroku M1861 if you can get your hands on one. Good Luck.
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Old 10-10-2005, 12:46 PM
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Thanks Guys For The Advice, But I Did Purchase The Sharps He Made Such A Good Deal I Couldnt Pass It Up. So Now I'll Have To Save Up For The Springfield. Got My County Tax Statement " Oh Brother" Our County Loves To Spend Our Hard Earned Money.
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Old 10-10-2005, 06:26 PM
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Check & probably replace the gas seal on that Sharps before you get to enthusiastic about shooting it... I've seen a bad gas seal set a hankee on fire that was placed over the top of the breach.

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My three band Enfield was made by Armisport and was purchased through Dixie Gun Works. Nicely crafted.
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