The Pedersoli 1886 Shadow is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Government with a 19-inch barrel and 3-round capacity. At 9.8 lbs with a blued and grey finish, it ships with fiber optic sights and a drilled and tapped receiver for optics. The synthetic stock handles weather without finish degradation. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Action: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 19 inches 
• Caliber: .45-70 GOVT 
• Capacity: 3 rounds 
• Weight: 9.8 lbs. 
• Finish: Blued with Grey accents 
• Manufacturer: Pedersoli 
• Model Number: 1886 Shadow 
• Optic Ready: Drilled and Tapped 
• Sights: Fiber Optic 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The 1886 action is a strong design suited to higher-pressure .45-70 loads, including the more powerful handloads and modern factory loads that exceed the original black powder pressures. The 19-inch barrel shortens the rifle for easier carry compared to full-length 1886 reproductions. Fiber optic sights help in lower light, and the drilled and tapped receiver accepts standard scope bases if you want glass. The synthetic stock keeps weight distribution predictable and resists weather. 
 

Usage 

 
The .45-70 Govt is a heavy-hitting cartridge suitable for large and dangerous game at moderate ranges. At 9.8 lbs, the rifle manages felt recoil from stout .45-70 loads reasonably well. The 3-round capacity is typical for this action in this chambering. The short 19-inch barrel makes it practical in dense brush or from a saddle scabbard.

Owners of the Pedersoli 1886 Shadow consistently mention the build quality and the smooth lever action. Pedersoli's fit and finish tends to be held in higher regard than some other 1886 reproductions, and users who have shot both note it.

Accuracy feedback is positive for the typical distances .45-70 is used -- it groups well with modern factory loads, and users who handload find the action handles a variety of pressures without issues.

Weight is the most common practical concern. At 9.8 lbs the rifle is heavy for extended carry, though the mass does help manage .45-70 recoil with full-power loads. Hunters planning long stalks mention this more often than range shooters who appreciate the stability.

The grey and blued finish appeals to users who want a more modern aesthetic on a traditional design. The Molon Labe-era lever-action shooters who post in .45-70 communities generally receive this rifle well.