Legendary Sharps performance in a no-frills package
Reliability and accuracy at an affordable price
Pistol-grip stock with shotgun-style buttplate
Double-set hair trigger
Adjustable rear sight
If you’ve dreamed of owning a Sharps rifle and experiencing its legendary performance but let price stop you, that barrier has been removed. Renowned gunmaker Davide Pedersoli introduces the 1874 Sharps Hunter falling-block rifle, a version that delivers the reliability and accuracy you expect from an affordable rifle with fewer decorative frills. The pistol-grip stock is outfitted with a shotgun-style buttplate. This gun uses a double set trigger for precise accuracy. The blued, octagonal 30" barrel has a 1-in 18" rate of twist. It is chambered for the potent and popular .45-70 cartidge. The rear sight is adjustable for windage and elevation, and the rifle comes pre-drilled to accept an optional Creedmore-style sight (sold separately) should you choose to add one. Weigh: 10-1/2 lbs. Overall length: 46-3/4".
I bought one of these rifles last summer and am very impressed with the overall quality and how accurate it shoots even with a duffer like me behind the sights! I should warm you that if you love shooting you'll probably end up like me and take up reloading which cuts ammo costs by 2/3rds and is quite simple for the 45-70.
62 year old VN vet and I own 60 guns of all types. Just added this gun to my collection and just love it. It is built very well and shoots the same. I am casting my own bullets, and living 120 years ago, just shooting at milk bottles and such. Will be doing bear in CanadA with it if I can get it in a tree, pretty heavy. If you have been thinking of it,DO IT.
I spent the better part of 2009 reading, researching and reviewing all the makers and models of the 1874 Sharps. I felt it necessary to do the due diligence before making a purchase. Now, I must admit to falling in love with the Sharps after watching Quigley when I was a bit younger. Being that I am actually going to be working with the gun - hunting that is \u2013 I was drawn towards to 30\u2019 barrel with less frills than that of the one that Quigley himself used. I also appreciate the shotgun stock with the pistol grip. In my opinion, from all the time an energy that I put in, you cannot find a better deal for a better gun that this one. True, CSharps and Shiloh Sharps are the benchmark for the 1874 Sharps, but make no mistake, Pedersoli is right there. Their attention to quality and craftsmanship is of no doubt. I truly love this gun and was thrilled with it from the first shot. I shot open sights at 150 yards with a 1.5\u201d spread. You cannot beat that! I cannot wait till next season to take a deer down with this gun.
All I can say is, you will NOT go wrong with this gun. You will NOT sacrifice quality nor accuracy. You will love this gun the day you get it!
My initial impression was positive. Workmanship is excellent and materials are first class. Fit and finish are to the highest standards. Everything operates smoothly and positively. My first trip to the range was with the factory sights and I only fired 7 shots at 100 meters. The group was centered and one adjustment for elevation put the shots in the middle of the target.
Today I went back to the range with a rear Goodwin Style Creedmoor sight on the rifle. It was easy getting on target and making corrections. One group of 3 shots at 150 meters was 1 1/2 inches with 2 in the X-ring and 1 in the 10 ring. The double set triggers worked perfectly. I shot 45 cartridges today and couldn't be happier with the results.
IMO, a better made, more accurate 1874 Sharps will not be found for the money. Mine is definitely a keeper!