The Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Sporting No. 3 in .45-70 Government (brand part no. S.780-457) is a breech-loading reproduction of the classic single-shot Sharps with a 32-inch blued octagonal barrel. It carries a double set trigger and a rear sight with riser and slider, and the tang is drilled and tapped for a Creedmoor sight. This Pedersoli rifle weighs 10.57 pounds and measures 48-7/8 inches overall, so it is a steady rest-and-shoot rifle for target work and hunting. Pedersoli lists the model for both wild hunting and target shooting.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45-70 Government, the traditional cartridge for Sharps rifles and big-bore target shooting.
• The barrel is a 32-inch blued octagonal barrel, whose weight settles the rifle on a rest.
• The rifling has 6 grooves with a 1:18 twist, a rate that suits traditional heavy lead bullets.
• The trigger is a double set trigger, which lets the shooter set a light release for precise shots.
• The rear sight is a rear sight with riser and slider, adjustable for elevation at range.
• The tang is drilled and tapped for a Creedmoor sight, so a tang sight can be fitted without gunsmithing.
• Overall length is 48-7/8 inches, a full-length rifle for a steady hold.
• The rifle weighs 10.57 pounds, a weight that helps tame the recoil of the .45-70.
• The intended uses are wild hunting and target shooting, as listed by Pedersoli.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tang drilled for a Creedmoor sight? Yes. Pedersoli drills and taps the tang to mount a Creedmoor sight, which can work along with a tunnel front sight with interchangeable inserts.

What is the barrel length and twist? The barrel is 32 inches long, blued and octagonal, with 6 grooves and a 1:18 twist.

What does it weigh? Pedersoli lists the rifle at 10.57 pounds with an overall length of 48-7/8 inches.

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The Sporting No. 3 is the long-barrel Sharps for shooters who want a heavy octagonal barrel, a double set trigger and a tang-drilled receiver. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more single shot rifles in our catalog.