Sharps carbine question

[AzTrooper]

Howdy all,
I have 4 IAB 1963 Sharps carbines and I noticed that there are 2 different barrel lengths used. One has a barrel 22 inches long and the others are 21.5 inches long. I am aware that this brand is not exactly known for their quality............but I was really surprised at the differences in the length of the barrels.My question is what length was a origional Sharps carbine barrel and why would IAB make 2 different lengths? I cant see why they would allow a half inch difference, unless they dont care and are just being basicly cheap.
Respectfully, John Rogers

[JimKindred]

Re: Sharps carbine question

"Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms" by Norm Flayderman or "Sharps Firearms" by Frank Sellers will have all the answers.

[Curt Schmidt]

Re: Sharps carbine question

Hallo Kamerad!

The Sharps NM 1859 and NM1863 Carbines had 22 inch barrels.

This was not always the case, as the M1853 had a 21 1/2 inch, while the Sharps M1855 U. S. Carbine had a 21 3/4 inch barrel.

Regarding the Italians and reproductions, the short answer is "As long as we buy what they offer, in large numbers, however right or bogus- there is no incentive to change."
And for every person who knows and cares about the diferences, there are 999 who do not.

Curt-Heinrich Schmidt

[hireddutchcutthroat]

Re: Sharps carbine question

.500 !? Dont they have calipers in Italy!? :confused_ To much grapa on the lunch break I geuss.

[Curt Schmidt]

Re: Sharps carbine question

Hallo Kameraden!

Immer Nein...

Otherwise their Sharps would be the correct .52 calibre and not .54...
;-)

Curt-Heinrich Schmidt
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