Pedersoli Sharps 1874 Sporting No.3 Rifle .45-70 32-inch Walnut

The Pedersoli Sharps 1874 Sporting No.3 Rifle (part no. S.780-457) reproduces one of the original Sharps company’s factory sporting grades, built for hunters and shooters who wanted a dependable falling-block rifle without competition-grade embellishments. Chambered in .45-70 Government with a 32-inch octagon barrel, this single-shot pairs a genuine walnut stock with Pedersoli’s faithful attention to historical detail. It’s a strong choice for hunters, collectors, and Old West shooting enthusiasts who want authentic Sharps performance.

Key Specifications

• The .45-70 Government chambering delivers proven, heavy-bullet cartridge performance.
• A 32-inch octagon barrel matches the historical Sporting No.3 profile.
• A 1-in-18-inch rifling twist is matched to standard .45-70 bullet weights.
• The Falling Block action is the same reliable design that made the original Sharps famous.
• It holds one round at a time, reloaded by hand between shots.
• The genuine walnut stock gives the rifle authentic period styling.
• Overall length measures 58.7 inches, matching the original rifle’s long-range proportions.
• Factory sights come installed for period-correct aiming.
• It’s built by Pedersoli, an Italian maker renowned for historically accurate reproduction firearms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Sporting No.3 grade? It was one of the original Sharps company’s factory grades, built for hunters who wanted a dependable rifle without competition-grade embellishments.

What cartridge does this rifle use? It’s chambered in the classic .45-70 Government cartridge.

Does this rifle include sights? Yes, it ships with factory-installed sights for period-correct aiming.

Buy the Pedersoli Sharps 1874 Sporting No.3 Rifle

Get authentic factory-grade Sharps performance with the Pedersoli Sporting No.3. See our full single-shot rifle lineup or browse more from Pedersoli, then order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.