Sharps Firearms [Hardcover]

Frank M. Sellers (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 358 pages
• Publisher: Self-published (December 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0960812202
• ISBN-13: 978-0960812202
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #278,896 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Sharps shooters!., March 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sharps Firearms (Hardcover)

The book is a very valuable resource for anyone interested in Sharps rifles and the part they have played in American history. As avid sharps rifle shooters my wife and I both enjoyed the book.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you own (or want )a Sharps or just interested you need it, February 15, 2004

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A. Burchfield (Conway, Missouri USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharps firearms (Hardcover)

Very detailed book with a LOT of information on just about everything Sharps ever made. You get a good amount of facts & figures, a lot of photographs and other illustrations.
There is actually too much for one book. I found myself wanting more information on the 1874 model Sharps (the type used in the movie Quigley Down Under)and while there is a great deal it managed to not cover everything I wanted. This is most likely because in his preface Mr. Sellers writes that he originally came up with a 1500 page manuscript that had everything in it. Obviously to get it down to a publishable 358 pages a lot had to be cut out but you will get information on design, development, models, types & variations. There is also a lot of stuff on accessories, even the types of finishes that the rifles and other guns could be purchased with.
Anyone who owns or wants to own a Sharps should have this book as should anyone interested in the history of American firearms.
Although listed as out of print I have a copy that came out in 2003, it might not look as nice as some of the earlier editions but has the same information. If you can't find an old one (same price as new I think), try one of the major shooting supplies websites, or try Shiloh Rifle itself.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wealth of information on the Sharps firearm., May 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Sharps Firearms (Hardcover)

I have read with great interest Mr. Sellars' book on the Sharps firearm. It is well researched with all the data that could be found on this firearm, including wonderful photographs. It covers every known Sharps firearm. I cherish this book above all others in my collection. Without a doubt, Frank Sellers should be very proud of this book! And so will anyone who owns it. I know I am.