Period correct '74 Sharps Buffalo Rifles?

[Gunner500]

Sounds good Don, I thought it was put on the patch 'after' loading into the case, now I have to go google 'tea towel' hope they're not sold next to the crumpets.

[Don McDowell]

You do put it on the exposed patch after the bullet is seated

[Gunner500]

Perfect! Thanks, have a powder compression die and some wads on the way, by this time next week all I'll need is a rifle ;]

[Gunner500]

Okay.

Shiloh #3 Sporter
44-77 SBN
30" #1 heavy 19 twist octagon barrel
Bone pack colors
Checkered steel shotgun butt
Schnabel fore end

Question is, does this rifle need a Hartford Collar to be more historically correct?

Thanks again Men.

[Lumpy Grits]

I believe so, on the collar.
I would call Shiloh and ask either Lucinda or Kirk to be sure.
Gary

[Don McDowell]

The Hartford collar was dropped when the put in new miling equipment when they moved to Bridgeport. Either one is correct for the buffalo era.

[Kurt]

You will be surprised at the penetration of that .44. Find a 12" to 16" brown needle pine or stump and put it through the middle

[Gunner500]

Many Thanks Lumpy and Don, guess I'll just leave it tulip ;]

I'll be giving her every opportunity to do so Kurt, the 1.285" bullet will be cast near 16 to 1, hope it weighs at least 460 grains and penetrates straight.

[pacecars]

I like the looks of the collar

[Gunner500]

10-4 pacecars, were I getting an older version of a buffalo rifle built, I'd go with the collar, having extra steel 'left' in the chamber area is a nice feeling too.