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Sharps Firearms

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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.

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.

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.

Without a doubt the finest reference on Sharps Rifles available.Mr Sellers has done the research and cleared up any argument as to what the plains buffalo rifles were; calibre, weight and configuration. The illustrations and first hand accounts of owner's of these fine firearms are first rate.

Without a doubt the finest reference on Sharps Rifles available.Mr Sellers has done the research and cleared up any argument as to what the plains buffalo rifles were; calibre, weight and configuration. The illustrations and first hand accounts of owner's of these fine firearms are first rate.

Anyone mentioning Sharps needs to read and have this reference. It is a must to understand the company and its significance in history. Reference only,not to be confused as a pricing guide.

Mr. Sellers' book is a wonderfully researched reference piece that covers just about everything you wanted to know about Sharps firearms. What's missing, and very important to me, are the records of those guns which were cartouched by Federal inspectors during the Civil War years. Some were and some weren't and it would be nice to know why the disparity. I can't recall even seeing one photo of the left side of the "War Years" Sharps where a cartouche would be seen. Also, some of the early model 1859 Sharps carbines were issued with brass furniture. It would be nice to know just how many were sold as such before the changeover to iron furniture. Rumor has it that about 2000 of these with brass furniture were sold with 1600 going to the state of Georgia. Others says that Virginia bought about half of them. I'm fortunate in that I own one of these rarities and was disappointed that Mr. Sellers could not shed any more light on their history and fate. Otherwise, a great book and highly recommended.

This is a terrific resource of information on the various Sharps firearms. I was primarily interested in the research on the Model 1859 Rifle, since I own one (DST) in my antique firearms collection. The book has tons of photographs to accompany the research data.

After reading some of the book, I went online to research the author, Frank M. Sellers. I wanted to share with him the data from the rifle in my collection. I was disappointed to learn that he passed away in February 2008.

In any event, it's a great book and I recommend it!

A DETAILED STUDY IN PRINT AND PHOTOS OF THE FIRST FIXED AMUNITION RIFLE ON THE U.S. PLAINS. THE VERY BEST WORK.