Sharps Bullet, .52 Caiber
Object/Artifact
For use in a Sharps .52 caliber, large-bore, single-shot, falling-block, breech-loading rifle.
2025.36.012
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
circa 1862 - circa 1865
15/16 in
5/16 in
5/16 in
Lead
Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Sharps rifles are a series of large-bore, single-shot, falling-block, breech-loading rifles, beginning with a design by Christian Sharps in 1848 and ceasing production in 1881. They were renowned for long-range accuracy.
Civil War
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