Sharps id

[Sharpscollector]

Hi, I am trying to id the receiver from my sharps model 1870 type 1 army trials rifle

The receiver is from the civil war and I am trying to find out when it was made, what unit used it and if it saw service

The serial number is 91258

The barrel number is 192

Thanks

 

[Story]

Neat rifle.

Like the rest of us Sharps military owners, you'll find searching old posts that the wartime serial numbers are dead ends - this according to the guy who has documented the Sharps.

You might luck out if someone runs your serial number on the Springfield Research Service lists, but that's a long shot.

 

[Sharpscollector]

Neat rifle.

Like the rest of us Sharps military owners, you'll find searching old posts that the wartime serial numbers are dead ends - this according to the guy who has documented the Sharps.

You might luck out if someone runs your serial number on the Springfield Research Service lists, but that's a long shot.

How can I run mine on the SRS

 

[Story]

How can I run mine on the SRS

Maybe someone here who has a copy of the SRS will look up your serial.

 

[scooter748driver]

Welcome from the Fort Sumter and the Fredericksburg forums.

I have a copy of the SRS but am not home to access it right now. I know @UCVRelics is good to review and let members know if their weapon is listed or not. He'll probably be along soon and let you know.

 

[UCVRelics]

How can I run mine on the SRS

Its not listed. Below is the 912 range. Be advised that if its not listed it not listed and you can't read anything into it.

91216 C 010165CO B 10TH ILL VOL CAV
91269 C 65CO K 8TH MICH VOL CAV
91275 C 09 64CO K 2ND NY VET VOL CAV
91284 C 09 64CO K 2ND NY VET VOL CAV

 

[Rebforever]

I think you have a late model if the brass shell goes with that gun.