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December 21, 2006
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I’m sure someone on here will want these, I have no idea what to ask for them without being outrageous, so if any one is in need please advise and/or make Me an offer. 
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
April 15, 2005
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For those that are curious, Winchester manufactured a total of (47) Single Shot (high-wall) rifles chambered for the 45-2 7/8-Sharps cartridge.
Bert
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July 17, 2012
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Thank you Bertamus Maximus,
I was curious.
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March 31, 2009
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Henry, I can’t tell you what these are worth but, since Sharps rifles are rarer than Winchesters so is the ammo. I wish I had a Sharps in that caliber. I recently bought some Sharps 44-2 5/8″ for about $40 each. I thought that was a deal.
PM me, if you wish.
December 9, 2002
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Henry,
We used to see these for sale regularly, not too long ago, but like everything else, not so much. If I didn’t already have a few these, we would be sending a PM.
Bert,
I never get tired of seeing pictures of the octagon top receiver, and in the .45-2 7/8 caliber, S.S. rifle. It sure would be nice to stumble across one of these some day. How many have you seen in the wild?
Tony
November 19, 2006
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Anthony #5411 said
Henry,
We used to see these for sale regularly, not too long ago, but like everything else, not so much. If I didn’t already have a few these, we would be sending a PM.
Bert,
I never get tired of seeing pictures of the octagon top receiver, and in the .45-2 7/8 caliber, S.S. rifle. It sure would be nice to stumble across one of these some day. How many have you seen in the wild?
Tony
It was a sight to behold!
April 15, 2005
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Anthony #5411 said
Bert,
I never get tired of seeing pictures of the octagon top receiver, and in the .45-2 7/8 caliber, S.S. rifle. It sure would be nice to stumble across one of these some day. How many have you seen in the wild?
Tony
Just the one in the picture I posted.
Other than the 40-70 Sharps Straight and the 40-90 Sharps Straight, all of the other Sharps cartridges are relatively hard to find. Based on my survey of the factory ledgers, this is the production total:
Here are several that I have found in the past:
Sharps 40-90 Bottle Neck (1 of just 2 made)
Various 40 Caliber Sharps ctgs.
Various 45 Caliber Sharps ctgs.
50 Caliber Sharps
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
December 9, 2002
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Bert,
You, keep stoking that fire within, Me!
I have to say in a good way though! 
A Bert Hartman, M-1885 Book, to pick up and add to what John Campbell’s work included or maybe missed, is hopefully in you’re future! There’s too much knowledge being stored in the cells of “Bertamus Maximus”, (Jeff’s saying), that we get teased with, thankfully, as this great forum continues!
Tony
April 15, 2005
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Anthony #5411 said
Bert,
You, keep stoking that fire within, Me!
I have to say in a good way though!
A Bert Hartman, M-1885 Book, to pick up and add to what John Campbell’s work included or maybe missed, is hopefully in you’re future! There’s too much knowledge being stored in the cells of “Bertamus Maximus”, (Jeff’s saying), that we get teased with, thankfully, as this great forum continues!
Tony
I am currently working on my Single Shot book… you will be one of the first to get a copy!
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
December 9, 2002
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Bert,
You just made my Day!
Thanks for that, as I look forward to you’re book, the same as I’m looking forward to Louis book, and Jeff’s next book!
Tony
March 31, 2009
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Bert H. said
Anthony #5411 said
Bert,
You, keep stoking that fire within, Me!
I have to say in a good way though!
A Bert Hartman, M-1885 Book, to pick up and add to what John Campbell’s work included or maybe missed, is hopefully in you’re future! There’s too much knowledge being stored in the cells of “Bertamus Maximus”, (Jeff’s saying), that we get teased with, thankfully, as this great forum continues!
Tony
I am currently working on my Single Shot book… you will be one of the first to get a copy!
Bert
I’ll be 76 in 2 weeks from today. Hope I get a chance to read it.
December 9, 2002
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Chuck,
Happy 76th Birthday ahead of time, as I hope you find a nice Winchester to Celebrate you’re Birthday with. I’m sure there’s got to be at least one on you’re list!
Tony
March 31, 2009
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Anthony #5411 said
Chuck,
Happy 76th Birthday ahead of time, as I hope you find a nice Winchester to Celebrate you’re Birthday with. I’m sure there’s got to be at least one on you’re list!
Tony
As a matter of fact, I did find an antique 38-40 with a round barrel. I’ve never owned a 38-40 and not many round barrels.
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