Davide Pedersoli Model 1874 Sharps Dixie Gun Works-Marked Single Shot Rifle in .45-70 Govt., 34" Octagon Barrel
This Davide Pedersoli Model 1874 Sharps is a .45-70 Govt. falling-block single shot rifle with classic Sharps styling and a long 34" octagonal barrel. It is a reproduction made in Italy and is Dixie Gun Works-marked. Notable features include a color case-hardened receiver, blued barrel, double set-trigger style trigger system, and iron sights that include a globe-style front and a ladder-style rear.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There is minor blemishing on the top of the barrel and on the front sights. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Lyman rear sight(s)
- Front Quigley sight(s)
- Adjustable rear sight assembly with eyecup/disc (shown separate/not installed)
Built around Pedersoli's Model 1874 Sharps pattern, this rifle uses a falling-block action with an exposed hammer and a reported 1-round capacity. The long 34" octagonal barrel is paired with a recessed crown and a Hartford-collar style breech ring, matching the traditional Sharps profile.
The barrel is marked "PEDERSOLI" with the dp logo in an oval, along with "MADE IN ITALY" and "CAL. 45/70." It is also described as having a Dixie Gun Works-stamped barrel, with the stamp noted as not fully legible/confirmed in the provided images.
The metal finish combines a color case-hardened receiver with a blued barrel. Visible proofing includes a boxed "CA" and other small proof symbols that are not legible.
Furniture is wood with checkering on the wrist/grip area and forearm panels, plus a silver-colored metal fore-end tip/nose cap and a steel buttplate. Length of pull is listed at 13.5.
Sight equipment is iron-sight based, including a hooded/tubular globe-style front sight and a barrel-mounted folding ladder rear sight with a sliding elevator. The tang shows hardware consistent with a sight-mounting location, though the exact configuration is not fully confirmable.