.58 sharon barrel

[Larry Pletcher]

Does anybody know the rate of twist on a Sharon .58 caliber barrel?

 A friend in Colorado Springs cleaned out a gun shop of Sharon barrels many years ago.  In the batch were two .58 calibers - inch across the flats and 36 inches long.  He is building a half stock with one and gave me the other.  Looking in the barrel I'd guess at least  1 in 60 or maybe 1 in 72.  Mine will be some form of flint gun - his will be percussion.  I thought it likely that some of you would know the twist.  After a nap I'll measure it, but thought I'd check.

Regards,
Pletch

[76 warlock]

It was 1-72 I have 3 or 4 of them I bought when Old West Arms closed the out.

[Larry Pletcher]

Thanks.  When I eye-balled it I thought I was seeing a half turn in the barrel length.  With a 36" barrel  1 in 72" seemed logical.   Appreciate the confirmation.
Regards,
Pletch

[B Shipman]

1-72 FOR SURE.