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Another golden oldie, the .50-caliber Sharps was introduced in 1872. The .50-90 was a latter iteration of the cartridge and came about from the demand for more potent game loads – primarily by buffalo hunters. When Western writers refer to the “Big 50” this is the round they’re talking about.
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Always some hater with his 2 cents. Thanks for the video truly enjoyed it.
Quite the swagger you have there. Do the pistols make you feel tough or more like a man?