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Oleblacksmith Junior Member Offline Posts: 53 Joined: Jan 10^th, 2024	Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Oct 18^th, 2025 at 6:56am	Print Post
	I have an original 1874 sharps rifle that was once before re-barreled back in the 1800's. It was re-barreled from 45 to 40 cal. That barrel is toast. I have had Shiloh do a re-barrel job on a similar original Sharps rifle and the final product was awesome. The problem is that it took way more than a year to be completed. I was hoping that someone could recommend a gunsmith for such a job? I live in NM and don't mind shipping the rifle but would prefer someone in the West. Thanks for your help.
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art_ruggiero Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1179 Location: CT Joined: Dec 14^th, 2008	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #1 - Oct 18^th, 2025 at 8:33am	Print Post
	try john king king machine kila mt great work art


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Oleblacksmith Junior Member Offline Posts: 53 Joined: Jan 10^th, 2024	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #2 - Oct 18^th, 2025 at 10:10am	Print Post
	I talked to John a while back and he said he is now retired. He was my first choice since I have one of his rifles and it is a work of art!


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steel-pounder Full Member Offline Posts: 182 Joined: Mar 26^th, 2016	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #3 - Oct 18^th, 2025 at 11:38am	Print Post
	give C sharps a call. their work is fantastic and they deliver when thet say they will.


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jhm Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1866 Location: georgia Joined: Sep 4^th, 2011	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #4 - Oct 18^th, 2025 at 1:27pm	Print Post
	Sorry to hear John is retired. He did fantastic work. He cut square threads in a Sharps kit receiver for me several years ago when no one else could. JMH


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rnnhntr Participating Member Offline Posts: 45 Joined: May 18^th, 2014	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #5 - Oct 18^th, 2025 at 10:16pm	Print Post
	Another vote for C. Sharps. I have had them build two rolling blocks and rechamber and modify the stock on a modern highwall. The work on all three was done on-time, on-budget, and the quality was excellent.


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Oleblacksmith Junior Member Offline Posts: 53 Joined: Jan 10^th, 2024	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #6 - Oct 20^th, 2025 at 8:55pm	Print Post
	I appreciate the suggestions already offered. Please suggest a gunsmith that can re-bore the barrel to a larger caliber. The existing barrel is 40 cal. I thinking that it could be rebored to 44-77 sharps. I'm not excited about having a liner installed, Thanks for your help! Dave


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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3372 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #7 - Oct 20^th, 2025 at 10:37pm	Print Post
	Try JES reboring.

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jhm Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1866 Location: georgia Joined: Sep 4^th, 2011	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #8 - Oct 22^nd, 2025 at 10:59am	Print Post
	Jes rebored and rifled a 94 Winchester for me a few years ago and the work was very good and price was very reasonable. JMH


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KensBullard Participating Member Offline Posts: 43 Location: Woodland Wa Joined: Dec 17^th, 2024	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #9 - Oct 22^nd, 2025 at 11:41am	Print Post
	if you dont have 44-77 brass and dies I would go for 45-70


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 17231 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #10 - Oct 22^nd, 2025 at 12:55pm	Print Post
	steel-pounder wrote on Oct 18^th, 2025 at 11:38am: give C sharps a call. their work is fantastic and they deliver when thet say they will. C Sharps has stopped doing any work beyond production work for now. They said they're too busy keeping up with current work loads.

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ndnchf Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1090 Joined: Mar 6^th, 2014	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #11 - Oct 22^nd, 2025 at 3:38pm	Print Post
	A few years ago I had C. Sharps rebarrel an original Remington #1 sporting rifle with a new green mountain .44-77 barrel. They even added the E. Remington & Sons barrel markings in a style very similar to the original. But different enough to tell it is not original. Their turnaround time was about 2 months.


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Oleblacksmith Junior Member Offline Posts: 53 Joined: Jan 10^th, 2024	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #12 - Oct 22^nd, 2025 at 6:27pm	Print Post
	KensBullard wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2025 at 11:41am: if you dont have 44-77 brass and dies I would go for 45-70 Thanks for the suggestion, I already have several Sharps in 45-70. I also have plenty of 44-77 brass(some from SSDave) and dies. I have 3 original rolling blocks in 44-77 but I can't seem to shake the urge for a Sharps in 44-77 or 50-70.


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Chris W Full Member Offline Posts: 102 Joined: Sep 14^th, 2020	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #13 - Oct 23^rd, 2025 at 12:16pm	Print Post
	Give Steve Baldwin in Jones Ok. a call, he's not to far away to ship it. Single shots is his forte. Address:111 E. Atlanta, Jones, OK 73049 Telephone:(405) 399-2875Web site:baldwinsights.com⇒


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Oleblacksmith Junior Member Offline Posts: 53 Joined: Jan 10^th, 2024	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #14 - Oct 24^th, 2025 at 7:01am	Print Post
	Thank You!


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Old-Win Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1765 Location: Minnesota Joined: Nov 24^th, 2005	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #15 - Oct 24^th, 2025 at 8:34am	Print Post
	Chris W wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2025 at 12:16pm: Give Steve Baldwin in Jones Ok. a call, he's not to far away to ship it. Single shots is his forte. Address:111 E. Atlanta, Jones, OK 73049 Telephone:(405) 399-2875Web site:baldwinsights.com⇒ Steve has had some health issues and has closed his shop.


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 17231 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #16 - Oct 24^th, 2025 at 10:02am	Print Post
	ndnchf wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2025 at 3:38pm: A few years ago I had C. Sharps rebarrel an original Remington #1 sporting rifle with a new green mountain .44-77 barrel. They even added the E. Remington & Sons barrel markings in a style very similar to the original. But different enough to tell it is not original. Their turnaround time was about 2 months. I've had numerous barrels fitted by C Sharps in the past, and always good work in fairly quick time frames. But late last year they said they wont do outside barrel work until they get caught up, so turned down my project. They still do it for some gunsmiths they've worked with for years, so I sent it to one I've known for many years and he took it to C Sharps and had it done for me.

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Chris W Full Member Offline Posts: 102 Joined: Sep 14^th, 2020	Re: Gunsmith needed for barreling an original sharps Reply #17 - yesterday at 12:56pm	Print Post
	Old-Win wrote on Oct 24^th, 2025 at 8:34am: Chris W wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2025 at 12:16pm: Give Steve Baldwin in Jones Ok. a call, he's not to far away to ship it. Single shots is his forte. Address:111 E. Atlanta, Jones, OK 73049 Telephone:(405) 399-2875Web site:baldwinsights.com⇒ Steve has had some health issues and has closed his shop. I'd still give him a call and see, he was getting better and was still taking work last time I stopped by there, but that was awhile back so not sure myself, but I'd call to confirm.


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