Pedersoli Cabela’s Sharps 1874 .45-120 34″ Falling Block Rifle, MFD 1999
SOLD FOR: $1900
LSB#: 211210DC09
Make: Cabela’s; Mfg by Pedersoli, Italy
Model: Sharps 1874
Serial Number: SH13905
Year of Manufacture: 1999 (BM Date Code)
Caliber: .45-120 Sharps
Action Type: Lever Operated Falling Block Single Shot Centerfire Conversion Rifle w/ Double Set Triggers
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “CABELA’S / SIDNEY, NE”, “SH13905”, “dp” in an oval, “PEDERSOLI CAL.45-120 / MADE IN ITALY CAT. 10604”, and “BLACK POWDER / CARTRIDGE ONLY”. The rear left side of the barrel is marked with two Italian proof marks. The front face of the receiver is marked “CAT. 10604”. The left side of the receiver is marked with three Italian proofs and the “BM” date code. The upper tang is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 34” Half Octagonal, Half Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a globe sight with an interchangeable sight leaf (no additional leafs included). There is no rear sight. Included separately is a tang sight that is a fully adjustable peep aperture sight. The left side of the elevator graduates from 0 to 250 in increments of 25. The aperture piece is missing from the sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with a schnabel-tipped forearm, straight grip, straight comb, cheekpiece on the left, and a steel buttplate. There are a few sparse handling marks but no major imperfections. There are no chips and cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8” & 14 1/4” from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the steel buttplate, which shows little to no wear. The stocks rate in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some stubborn fouling in the grooves, there is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows slight thinning on the leading edges of the case-colored components. There are some infrequent faint scratches toward the front of the barrel. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The previously mentioned tang sight is included.
Our Assessment: Sharps rifles are a series of large-bore, single-shot, falling-block, breech-loading rifles, beginning with a design by Christian Sharps in 1848, and ceasing production in 1881. They were renowned for long-range accuracy. By 1874 the rifle was available in a variety of calibers, and it was one of the few designs successfully to be adapted to metallic cartridge use. The Sharps rifles became icons of the American Old West due to their appearances in many Western-genre films and books. Perhaps as a result, several rifle companies offer reproductions of the Sharps rifle. This is a centerfire Model 1874 from Cabela’s, manufactured in Italy by Pedersoli. This rifle is in Fine-Excellent condition with 98% original finish remaining. Please see our photos and good luck!
