Pedersoli Sharps 1874 | .45-70 Govt | 32in Octagon

The Davide Pedersoli Sharps 1874 Sporting in .45-70 Government is a high-quality reproduction of the classic Sharps falling-block single-shot rifle. It features a 32in blued octagonal barrel, a color case hardened receiver, and an oiled satin walnut checkered stock with double set triggers. This rifle suits period-correct shooting matches and big-game hunting where legal. A practical optic to pair with this rifle is the Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40, which provides a versatile magnification range and clear optics while remaining well under a $1000 budget.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .45-70 Government.
• The action is a falling block single-shot mechanism.
• The barrel measures 32 inches and is an octagonal blued profile.
• The overall length is 48.8 inches.
• The rifle’s weight is 10.6 pounds.
• The rate of twist is 1:18″.
• The receiver has a color case hardened finish.
• The stock material is oiled satin walnut with checkering.
• Sights include a graduated rear sight with sliding plate and an adjustable front sight.
• The rifle is drilled and tapped to mount a Creedmoor sight.
• The listed magazine capacity is 0, reflecting the single-shot falling-block design.
• Other notable features include double set triggers and an octagonal barrel.
• The metal color/finish is listed as blued/colored.
• The stock color is wood.
• The UPC is 8029874002912.

This Sharps 1874 Sporting rifle delivers the characteristics expected from a period-accurate, hand-finished reproduction: solid forged components, precise broached re-lined barrels, and traditional ergonomics. Its combination of a long octagonal barrel, set triggers, and walnut stock make it well suited to target shooting in historical events and to field use where a single-shot, accurate rifle is desired. The rifle’s drilled and tapped receiver allows the user to fit traditional peep or modern Creedmoor-style sights to match their shooting application.