Pedersoli 1886 Sporting Rifle | .45-70 | 26″ Octagon

The Pedersoli Model 1886 Sporting is a modern reproduction of the late-19th-century lever-action designed for large-bore sporting use. It is chambered in .45-70 Government and features a 26″ octagonal barrel, a color case-hardened receiver and a checkered American walnut stock finished in oil. For an optic under $1,000, a mid-power variable such as a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40 or a similar 2–7x/3–9x sporting riflescope pairs well with the rifle’s sight radius and hunting-oriented ballistics.

In practical use this rifle is appropriate for large-bore hunting and for historical/period sporting events where authentic handling and traditional sighting systems are desired.

Product Specifications

• The rifle is chambered in .45-70 Government.
• The action is a Lever Action.
• The barrel measures 26 inches and has an octagonal profile.
• The barrel twist rate is 1:18″.
• The receiver is finished in color case hardened.
• The metal surfaces are blued where specified.
• The stock is made from American walnut with checkering.
• The rifle includes an adjustable rear sight and a dovetail front blade as its sights.
• The frame is forged and CNC machined and is drilled and tapped on the left side to accept a peep sight.
• The magazine is reported as a tube type with a loading method consistent with the design and is described in manufacturer materials as able to load eight rounds.
• The firearm is described as a Sporting Rifle in ATF classification.
• The rifle features an octagonal steel barrel made from a full bar of steel.
• The product UPC is 8029874028912.

This Pedersoli 1886 Sporting rifle emphasizes traditional lines, robust lever-action function and quality materials for a genuine period feel with modern manufacturing standards. The octagonal barrel and case-hardened receiver give it an authentic appearance, while the drilled and tapped frame lets owners fit a peep sight if desired. It suits big-bore field use and period-correct sporting events where original handling and durability matter.

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