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HOLLiS · 05-16-2009, 15:00

Thanks for the heads up on the .256 Gibbs magnum. I heard it as 25 Gibbs. In the states, Magnum is a trade mark of S&W, or so the article says.

BTW, I have a repro of a 1859 Sharps. The original issue to the Berdans (United States Sharpshooters/USSS) was not the Sharps but the .58 Revolving Colt Rifle. It was dropped because of chain firing, cross over ignition to other cylinders . Berdan traded the sword bayonet, normal issue for the '50 Sharps for a socket bayonet and set triggers.

Again thanks for the info. I think nomenclature is pretty interesting.

05-16-2009, 15:00	#7
HOLLiS Area Commander Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pacific NorthWet Posts: 1,495	Thanks for the heads up on the .256 Gibbs magnum. I heard it as 25 Gibbs. In the states, Magnum is a trade mark of S&W, or so the article says. BTW, I have a repro of a 1859 Sharps. The original issue to the Berdans (United States Sharpshooters/USSS) was not the Sharps but the .58 Revolving Colt Rifle. It was dropped because of chain firing, cross over ignition to other cylinders . Berdan traded the sword bayonet, normal issue for the '50 Sharps for a socket bayonet and set triggers. Again thanks for the info. I think nomenclature is pretty interesting.
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