Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Old West Rifle .45-70 Government 30-inch

The Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Old West (brand part no. 010S769457) draws its inspiration from a
rifle built by gunsmith Henry Slotterbeck, who emigrated from Wurttemberg to the United States and went
on to found Slotter & Co. after working for Henry Deringer. Chambered in .45-70 Government with a
30-inch barrel, this single-shot falling-block rifle wears brass furniture on both walnut and maple
stock versions, a case-hardened steel pistol grip cap, and a wedge-plated forend. This is a genuine
single-shot, break-action rifle — despite being listed here, it is not a pump-action design.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45-70 Government for classic long-range performance.
• Cycles as a break-action, single-shot falling-block — not a pump action.
• Single-shot capacity of 1, loaded one round at a time.
• Wears a 30-inch barrel with 6-groove rifling.
• Rifled at a 1-in-18 twist rate.
• Overall length runs 48 inches.
• Weighs approximately 15.5 pounds for a steady, recoil-taming hold.
• Fitted with a case-hardened steel pistol grip cap.
• Forend uses wedge plates for traditional attachment.
• Butt stock includes a personalizable engraving plate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a pump-action rifle? No — despite being listed in this category, the 1874
Sharps Old West is a break-action, single-shot falling-block design.

What stock options are available? Brass-furnished walnut or maple stock versions.

How many grooves does the barrel have? 6-groove rifling at a 1-in-18 twist.

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