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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. 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.

Creator: Sharps' Rifle Manufacturing Company
Date: Circa 1855

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Item Number: 5491
Call Number: Port Vault K 683 Sh23c 1855
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 5491

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