[MineralMan]

"That Sharps must be a beauty. ;^)"

Actually, it's not all that beautiful. It was my great-grandfather's, a .54 Carbine. While I maintain it, I have not restored it or removed any of the knocks and dings it acquired during its lifetime. It's probably safe enough to fire, but I have no particular desire to do that. It's a memory piece for me. I'll keep it from rust, but I won't attempt to make it a showpiece.

[headsonpikes]

It's a memory piece for me.

You're lucky to have such a link to your family's past. ;^)