Davide Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Cabela's – Sidney, NE .45-70 Govt Single-Shot, 30-inch Heavy Octagon Barrel, Tang Vernier Target Sight
This Davide Pedersoli 1874 Sharps is a well-appointed Italian-made reproduction marked Cabela's – Sidney, NE, built around a 30-inch heavy octagonal blued barrel and a color case-hardened steel receiver. It is set up for precise shooting with a tang-mounted vernier target rear sight and a dovetailed front blade, and features double-set triggers. A leather wrap on the operating lever adds a practical custom touch. Overall condition is very good with an excellent, mirror-bright bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the pictures for a detailed view.
What’s Included
- Davide Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Cabela's – Sidney, NE single-shot rifle
- Tang-mounted vernier/Creedmoor-style target rear sight (installed)
- Dovetailed front blade sight
- Leather wrap on operating lever (installed)
The rifle is built on a falling-block action with the operating lever integrated into the trigger guard and an external hammer, staying true to the classic 1874 Sharps pattern. The heavy 30-inch octagonal barrel is blued steel, paired with a color case-hardened steel receiver for a traditional and durable finish.
For precision aiming, it wears a tang-mounted vernier/Creedmoor-style target rear sight with an eyepiece and threaded elevation, matched to a dovetailed front blade. The barrel-top rear sight dovetail is filled with two screw holes, and there is no barrel-mounted rear sight installed.
Fire control features include double-set triggers for crisp, tunable release. Furniture consists of a straight-grip walnut buttstock and walnut forend with a steel buttplate. Length of pull measures 14 inches, and a leather wrap on the operating lever provides a comfortable, custom interface.
Markings include Italian proof and catalog stamps along with the Cabela's – Sidney, NE retailer marking. Chambered in .45-70 Govt with a 1-round capacity, this is a faithful reproduction by Davide Pedersoli made in Italy.