I can pick up one of these that appears to be in excellent condition (except for the bore) but I don't know much about them, this one is a 38-55 and I'd be interested in converting it to a more modern caliber. Any suggestions on something that will work witin the pressure limits if the action? I'd like to re-bore the barrel to keep the original appearance so it would need to be something that wasn't much bigger than the 38-55 bore which I think is .40? I'm assuming it would need to be a rimmed cartridge as well. 41 Magnum? 41 Special? Assuming it would work would the 44 calibers, Special or Magnum, be too big with the .429 bullet? I can download anything. Any suggestions or info is appreciated. Thanks

bore is .381-.382"

I have the modern update by CPA with 22lr, 40-65, and 45-70 barrels. It is 1/8th of an inch wider, much safer with smokeless. It also allows the 45-70 based cases to be safely used.

I just bought a Sharps rifle that belonged to Elmer Keith, and this one is for sale. Before you pay too much for an old one to remodel, PM me...