New to me - 1863 Shiloh sharps Gemmer

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:20 pm

This arrived today to complete my second set of twins. Its a .54 cal (90gr. ffg) 1863 Shiloh Sharps Gemmer. Has a full heavy Octagon barrel and the classic Gemmer stock. The rifle was made in Farmingdale NY when there was just Shiloh (and not C. Sharps). The rifle has been hardly fired and I am excited to get it out to the range. Its twin sister is my 1863 .50 cal Shiloh Sharps 3- band Military rifle. Both rifles have a 30" barrel. On the Gemmer, the hardware is brown. It has double set triggers. Hope you enjoy the pics.

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Bronco · Post by **Bronco** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:30 pm

Hey,
Excuse my language but, daaaaaaamn!

John

SmokeEater2 · Post by **SmokeEater2** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:31 pm

That's a beautiful rifle rjohns! Congratulations!

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:41 pm

Mike, that is goregous!!!

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:44 pm

If you have two, doesn't that mean that I should get one.

It would only be fair.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:49 pm

here is the second to the pair, I posted these before but they look so cute together. I love baby pictures.

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2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:23 am

DUUUUUUDE! You're killin' Me!

Those are spectacular!

How was the Yak?

jb

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:39 am

DUDE!!!!! Not meant to kill ya. Was thinking I wish I had the new addition for when we were out knocking down winter grub. The yak and the porker are both excellent. How is the deer? Here in Pa, I am left to late season flintlock starting the 26th so the two Sharps are relegated to range duty till next next fall. Looking forward to seeing how the .50 and .54 work on game. Hope you and your family have a great Christmas season. Peace

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:46 am

You too Mike!!

The Fallow deer is excellent. The Boss Lady made venison parmesan that was amazing!

CowboyTutt · Post by **CowboyTutt** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:09 pm

Arrrrgh! So many beautiful rifles everyone is buying this Christmas! NICE!

-Tutt

*good thing I got myself one!

Don McDowell · Post by **Don McDowell** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:18 pm

Nice looking weaponry there Mike. Have you had a chance to shoot them much yet?

MacEntyre · Post by **MacEntyre** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:46 pm

I shot a repro Sharps military carbine 45-70 for the first time today... what a well balanced rifle it is. Now I want one!

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:11 pm

I've always loved the look of those Gemmer Sharps! Nice gun!