The Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Sniper (brand part no. 010S791457) is a .45-70 Government single-shot rifle built in the classic falling-block pattern that made the Sharps a legend among long-range riflemen of the black-powder cartridge era. Davide Pedersoli crafts the Sniper configuration around a 30-inch blued octagonal barrel and fits the double-set triggers that let a shooter break a precise, feather-light shot on demand, all dressed in oiled walnut. Imported by Italian Firearms Group, this reproduction brings the buffalo-rifle experience to modern silhouette matches, black-powder cartridge competition, and hunters who favor a single well-placed shot. Among single shot rifles, this Sharps favors shooters chasing period-correct long-range precision.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45-70 Government.
• The barrel measures 30 inches in a blued octagonal profile.
• The action is a falling-block single shot in the 1874 Sharps pattern.
• Fitted with double-set triggers for a light, precise break.
• The stock and forend are walnut.
• Built by Davide Pedersoli in Italy, imported by Italian Firearms Group.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do double-set triggers do? Setting the rear trigger prepares the front trigger to break at a very light pull, aiding precise long-range shots.

Is this rifle suitable for black-powder cartridge competition? Yes, the 1874 Sharps pattern in .45-70 is a mainstay of black-powder cartridge rifle and silhouette matches.

Does it fire modern .45-70 ammunition? It chambers standard .45-70 Government cartridges; as with any reproduction, follow Pedersoli’s guidance on appropriate loads.

Buy the Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Sniper

A 30-inch octagonal barrel, double-set triggers, and true Sharps falling-block character are exactly what this Pedersoli delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.