The Taylors and Company Pedersoli 1874 Billy’s Sharps is a period-style single-shot rifle chambered in .45-70 Government with a 32″ blued octagonal barrel. It pairs a blued steel, drilled-and-tapped receiver with a checkered, oil-finished walnut fixed stock and forend. The rifle reproduces historic lines and features for collectors and shooters who value traditional single-shot platforms.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .45-70 Government.
- The barrel length is 32″ with an octagonal profile.
- The barrel description is Octagon.
- The action type is Break Open.
- The capacity is 1rd as a single-shot design.
- The overall length measures 46.88″.
- The weight is 10.79 lbs.
- The primary material is Steel.
- The sighting system is Dovetail Blade Front/Dovetail Ladder Rear.
- The trigger is a Double Set configuration.
Finished with checkered walnut and blued steel, this Pedersoli reproduction delivers authentic styling and solid single-shot performance suitable for historical shooting, target work, and traditional field use. Its period-correct features and robust construction make it a practical choice for shooters seeking a faithful reproduction of a classic design.
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