The Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Long Range is a reproduction of the Sharps Long Range rifle made in December of 1876, chambered in .45-70 Government (brand part no. S.788-457). Pedersoli builds it with a 34-inch barrel, a civilian-style walnut stock with a pistol grip and cheek piece, and a Universa Long Range Creedmoor rear sight. Silhouette shooters, long-range black powder cartridge competitors and collectors of Old West rifles will recognize the lines immediately. It is a target and hunting rifle built to make hits at distance the way shooters did a century and a half ago.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45-70 Government, the classic black powder cartridge rifle round.
• The barrel is 34 inches, converted from the original 32-inch length as on the 1876 rifle.
• The rifling twist is 1:18 inches, with six grooves, suited to heavy lead bullets.
• Overall length is 50-13/16 inches, long enough for a stable shooting position.
• Weight is 12.11 pounds, which soaks up recoil from the big .45 cartridge.
• The action is a falling-block design, as used on the original Sharps rifles.
• The stock and forend are selected walnut, checkered, for a secure grip and traditional look.
• The stock is a civilian type with pistol grip and cheek piece, which aids shooting stability.
• The forend carries a German silver cap, a period detail that finishes the lines of the rifle.
• Sights include the Universa Long Range Creedmoor rear sight (U430) and a tunnel front sight for precise long-range aiming.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sight does the rifle use? It is equipped with the Universa Long Range Creedmoor sight, model U430, paired with a tunnel front sight.

What is the barrel length and twist? The barrel is 34 inches long with a 1:18 inch twist and six grooves.

Is it a reproduction of a historic rifle? Yes. It reproduces the Sharps Long Range model made in December of 1876, which converted rifles with 32-inch barrels to 34 inches.

Buy the Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Long Range Rifle, .45-70 Government, 34-Inch Barrel, Walnut

A long-barreled Sharps in .45-70 is built for ringing steel and hunting at distance, and the Pedersoli build brings period-correct lines to modern shooting. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more single shot rifles while you are here.