Scoping the C. Sharps Rifle

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10 August 2018, 02:38

Rusty

Scoping the C. Sharps Rifle

With my "Vintage" eyesight, I would like to mount a scope on my new 32-40 C. Sharps Arms 1875 Sharps Rifle.

I don't think I will like the Leatherwood Malcolm 6X historically correct scope.

Has any one mounted a modern scope on their Sharps replica? Or is that heresy?
Thanks in advance for your input.

Rusty
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10 August 2018, 03:49

Dulltool17

I saw in a previous thread that you just bought one. These are marvelous rifles. Have you inquired with C. Sharps? They may have a few suggestions.

Personally, I think a modern scope would look like a serious aberration on such a beauty. The vintage scope just looks "right."

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11 August 2018, 00:07

Rusty

CalMar
Thanks for the information about MVA.
I have ordered a 10X scope from them. They will ship it directly to C. Sharps.

14 August 2018, 15:17

p dog shooter

quote:
Personally, I think a modern scope would look like a serious aberration on such a beauty. The vintage scope just looks "right."

Might look bad but does it make it user friendly.

08 October 2018, 00:21

Rusty

After some deliberation, I have decided to go with a modern scope and mounts. I just feel better about it! Pat at C. Sharps says that is no problem!

08 October 2018, 03:02

Mike Scott

The Leatherwood scope is "good enough" but it does make me appreciate the modern scope a whole lot!

17 October 2018, 23:17

custombolt

Sounds like a fine plan. Which scope? FX-II Handgun 4x28mm scopes have an 18" eye relief.

quote:
Originally posted by Rusty:
After some deliberation, I have decided to go with a modern scope and mounts. I just feel better about it! Pat at C. Sharps says that is no problem!

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