Tristar Model Vehicle 1863 User Manual download pdf (Page 11)

the vent in the front of the block. If it only drips, or fails to flow at all, remove the cone

and cleanout screw. Thoroughly clean the vent channel with a pipe cleaner or small

drill. Some guns have been found with undersize vents. If excessive fouling of the

vent is a problem, it may be necessary to enlarge the passage. Once all the parts

are cleaned and oiled, the weapon can be reassembled. Be careful not to strike the

gas plate with anything but wood when seating it in the breech block, and then only

gently. When reinstalling the lever in the frame, it will be necessary to push it firmly

into place in order to drive the pivot pin home. The federally made carbines have an

automatic priming device incorporated into the lock. This will allow fouling to enter

the mechanism. This area should be kept well oiled and the lock should be removed

and cleaned occasionally. When properly cleaned, the Sharps carbine will render

reliable service in the coming campaigns. By using these simple procedures, the

new breechloaders will greatly increase our effectiveness in the field.

Section II: Model 1874 Cartridge Rifle and Carbine

CARTRIDGES

The 1874 Sharps rifle or carbine is available in several calibers. You will find the caliber for which

your rifle is chamber stamped on the barrel near the rear sight. YOU SHOULD NEVER ATTEMPT

TO FIRE A CARTRIDGE IN YOUR RIFLE THAT IS NOT THE SAME CALIBER AS STAMPED ON

THE BARREL...

Your 1874 Sharps rifle or carbine is a modern copy of a black powder firearm and is intended to use

cartridges loaded with black powder, Pyrodex, or an approved black powder substitute. Factory

loaded cartridges can be used provided they are loaded to approximate black powder pressures.

You should verify with the cartridge manufacturer that his cartridges do not exceed black powder

pressures.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD SMOKELESS POWDER LOADS BE USED THAT

EXCEED FACTORY LOAD SPECIFICATIONS OF BLACK POWDER PRESSURES AND

VELICITIES.

THE GUN OWNER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FIRING RELOADS.

If you are using cartridges loaded with black powder or Pyrodex, it may be necessary to swab the

bore after every few shots to insure good accuracy and easy loading. This is necessary because

fouling builds up in the front of the chamber, interfering with proper cartridge seating. Such fouling

can be removed with a properly sized bore brush dipped in water and used to scrub the front of the

chamber clean

Step 1 - Initial Cleaning

Before firing your 1874 Sharps for the first time, you should remove any excess factory lubricants

applied to protect the gun during shipping. This process will be greatly simplified by field stripping the

gun. (Please refer to the “Disassembly and Cleaning” section for field stripping instructions). Once

this initial cleaning is completed, the gun should be re-lubricated with quality gun oil. The initial

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