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Advertisement, C. Sharps' Patent Breech-Loading and Self-Priming Rifle, Carbine, Shot Gun, and Pistol, Manufactured and sold by Sharps' Rifle Manufacturing Company, at Hartford, Connecticut Author: Sharps' Rifle Manufacturing Company Date: Circa 1855 This advertisement explained how the rifle was loaded and primed. It included testimonials from various users. The flyer also included one drawing of the rifle and an illustration for making and loading shot cartridges. Location of Original: KSHS Call Number: Port Vault K 683 Sh23c 1855 Item Number: 102862 Number of images: 3 Keywords: Advertisements; Guns; Hartford, Connecticut; Illustrations; Sharps rifles; Weapons (see also Guns) |
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