The Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Walnut is a single-shot rifle chambered in .45-70, built to the specifications of the original Sharps design. At 34 inches of barrel and just over 50 inches overall, it's a long rifle, 12.11 lbs with all the weight forward where it helps steady a shot. The set trigger and Tunnel Sight USA 455 are purpose-built for precision work at distance. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Pedersoli 
• Model: 1874 Sharps Walnut 
• Type: Single Shot Rifle 
• Caliber: .45-70 
• Barrel Length: 34 inches 
• Overall Length: 50 13/16 inches 
• Weight: 12.11 lbs 
• Capacity: 1 Round 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Finish Per Color: Walnut 
• Set Trigger: Yes 
• Sights: Tunnel Sight USA 455 
   

Features 

• 34-inch barrel for improved accuracy at long range and consistent muzzle velocity 
• .45-70 chambering handles everything from large game to long-range target competition 
• Set trigger reduces pull weight when engaged, letting the shooter fire with minimal input after the shot is prepared 
• Tunnel Sight USA 455 for precise alignment in target shooting applications 
• Walnut stock with a finish that complements the traditional Sharps profile 
   
  This is a rifle built for deliberate, accurate shooting: single-shot discipline, long-range silhouette competition, or hunting where one well-placed round matters more than follow-up capacity. Pedersoli's attention to period-correct detail also makes it a serious collector's piece.

People who own the Pedersoli 1874 Sharps in .45-70 tend to be a specific kind of shooter: someone who appreciates the craft of a single-shot rifle and has patience for learning it. The walnut stock draws consistent praise for its fit and finish, and the overall build quality gets high marks across the board.

Accuracy is the rifle's main selling point in owner discussions. The long barrel and set trigger combination shows up repeatedly as a reason people chose it over shorter-barreled alternatives, and performance at longer ranges generally delivers on that expectation. Some users note the single-shot format requires practice to get comfortable with, which is expected given the design.

Maintenance is occasionally mentioned as more involved than modern bolt-actions, though most find it manageable. On value, opinions split. People who've shot it usually feel the price is justified by the quality; those comparing on paper sometimes suggest looking at alternatives if budget is tight. Reloading is common in this community, and there's active knowledge-sharing around .45-70 loads that work well with this platform.