Anyone have any experience with the 1859 Sharps Cavalry Carbine?
I found out this weekend that the unit my 2nd great grandfather and uncle were in during the Civil War used them, so I am now kicking around getting one to play with for fun and maybe to hunt a deer or hogs with. I'm not a reenactor and it won't be used for matches unless they are side games or similar. The big debate being whether or not to go with a 54 percussion or hold out for one of the cartridge conversions...
