Editor’s note: Jack Becker is the editor of Caprock Chronicles. He is a Librarian Emeritus, Texas Tech University Libraries. He can be reached at jack.becker@ttu.edu. Today’s essay is about the Sharps ...

Early & developmental Sharps metallic and cartridge firearms -- Sharps Model 1867 & Model 1868 carbines and rifles -- Springfield-Sharps Model 1870 trials rifles & carbines -- Sharps Model 1869 ...