Pedersoli Model 1874 Sharps Business 32” 45-70 Govt. Single Shot Rifle 2003

SOLD FOR: $1,310.00

LSB#: LSB251102TW008

Make: Davide Pedersoli

Model: Sharps Model 1874 Business

Serial Number: SH22492

Year of Manufacture: 2003 BT date code. 

Caliber: 45-70 Govt. 

Action Type: Single Shot Breech Loading, Falling Block, with set triggers.

Markings: The tang is marked “SH22492”.The bottom of the barrel is marked “BEAUCHAMP RICHMOND, MA SH22492 DP PEDERSOLI CAL. 45-70  -MADE IN ITALY-CAT.8125” The receiver is stamped with several proofs including the date code.    

Barrel Length: 32” “Light” Octagon Barrel. The rifle weighs 10lbs 14oz. 

Sights / Optics: This rifle is mounted with a simple blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight has been removed and a dovetail block has been installed.  This rifle also includes a tang mounted Vernier Style micrometer rear sight with small eyepiece and long range staff.  

Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture set is a two piece smooth walnut. The stock is a straight hand grip, straight comb and has a checkered black plastic butt plate. The forend is a smooth splinter style forend. The LOP measures 14.25? from the front trigger to the back of the butt plate. The wood shows minor scattered compressions and very light surface level lines. There is a notable rub mark on the left side wrist of the stock.  There are no chips or cracks. The comb shows a few small marks from the tang sight. The butt plate has sharp checkering and shows no notable marks or wear. Overall the wood is in Very Good+-Excellent condition.   

Type of Finish: The barrel is blued and the receiver, lever and hammer are color case hardened.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion. The crown is clean showing no fouling. There are no scratches on the feed tray. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.75/10. 

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The barrel shows scattered very minor marks. The lower tang shows the rub mark from the lever. The screw heads are undamaged sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good+ almost Excellent condition.

Mechanics: This rifle has double set triggers, which function correctly. The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. 

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The Pedersoli Model 1874 Sharps Business Rifle is a faithful reproduction of the late-19th-century working rifle, built to reflect the no-nonsense configuration favored by hunters, trappers, and marksmen of the period. The “Business Rifle” pattern emphasized accuracy and durability over embellishment, and Pedersoli’s examples are well regarded for their quality barrels, precise fit, and excellent shooting characteristics. Chambered in .45-70 Government, this model stays true to the cartridge that helped define the Sharps legacy on the American frontier.

This rifle features a 32-inch octagon barrel and weighs 10 lbs 14 oz, giving it steady handling well suited for deliberate long-range shooting. It is equipped with double set triggers, a simple blade front sight, and a Vernier tang sight for precision shooting. The smooth walnut furniture includes a straight-hand stock, maintaining the classic utilitarian profile. Manufactured in 2003, this example is a clean, historically representative Sharps that balances traditional aesthetics with modern Pedersoli craftsmanship. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.