This review details the 1852 Slant-Breech Sharps rifle, an early black powder, breech-loading firearm. It highlights the lever-action mechanism, the challenges with gas sealing due to black powder fouling, and the innovative but only 80% reliable pellet primer system. The demonstration shows significant gas leakage upon firing, a common issue with these early designs.
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