Taylors & Company 210139 | Pedersoli 1874 Billy’s Sharps

This Pedersoli 1874 Billy’s Sharps reproduction from Taylors & Company is a single-shot rifle chambered in .45-70 Government with a 32″ octagonal barrel and a checkered, oil-finished walnut stock. The receiver is blued steel and is drilled and tapped for optics, and the rifle uses a traditional double-set trigger. It reproduces period form and function for shooters who value historical accuracy and traditional handling. Pair this rifle with a variable scope such as the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 2.5-10×32 for practical mid- to long-range work well under typical modern budget thresholds.

Recommended applications include period-correct target shooting and large-game hunting where a single-shot, heavy-bullet cartridge is desired.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is listed as Taylors & Company.
• The model is the Pedersoli 1874 Billy’s Sharps reproduction (210139 as shown in the product name).
• The caliber is .45-70 Government.
• The barrel measures 32″ and is octagonal in profile.
• The action type is a Break Action single-shot mechanism.
• The rifle feeds 1rd capacity.
• The receiver is finished in blued steel and is drilled and tapped for optics.
• The stock is a fixed, checkered walnut piece with an oil finish and a German silver cap on the forend, listed as Fixed stock description.
• The exterior metalwork and barrel material are specified as Steel.
• The trigger is a Double Set type.
• The sights are Dovetail Blade Front/Dovetail Ladder Rear.
• The listed rate of twist is 1:18″.
• The overall length is 46.88″.
• The listed weight is 10.79 lbs.
• The UPC is 802987400282.

This reproduction blends period-correct details—an octagonal conical barrel, selected walnut stock, German silver furniture accents—and modern convenience with a drilled-and-tapped receiver for optics. The double-set trigger and traditional sights let shooters preserve historical operation while fitting a modern optic for practical accuracy. The rifle is well suited to historical matches and deliberate field use where a single, powerful cartridge and careful shot placement are appropriate.

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