Sharps Model 1863 carbine

[Eric Johanen]

LG, All consumed on firing. Years ago I used rice paper and nitrated the sheets and cut strips to size. The Zig-Zag papers are not that expensive and a lot less fooling around. I shoot this carbine infrequently (maybe less that 200 every few years) so I just keep it simple. I'd really like to put a deer in the freezer with it. I really should shoot it more as the previous owner had the mod's done, did a really nice fine job opening the rear sight notches and added a higher brass blade to the front sight. Zeroed for the 100 yard hanging targets and just need to hold a bit low for 50 yards. Used it in CAS "Plainsman" single shot rifle or carbine category. After a match it's nice not to have any brass to mess with, just clean the guns and have a beer!