The Pedersoli Guide Master is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 with a 19-inch barrel. It has a stainless steel finish with a camo stock configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Pedersoli 
• Model: Guide Master 
• Caliber: .45-70 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 19 in 
• Color/Finish: Camo / Stainless 
   

Detailed Features 

• 19-inch barrel 
• Stainless steel construction 
• Camo stock finish 
• .45-70 chambering in lever-action configuration 
• Davide Pedersoli Italian manufacture

Owners of the Pedersoli Guide Master are a niche group, and most come to it specifically for the .45-70 cartridge in a lever-action package suited to large and dangerous game. The stainless and camo configuration gets positive marks from hunters who work in wet or harsh environments where a blued finish would be a liability.

The 19-inch barrel is shorter than traditional lever-action rifles in this caliber, which owners appreciate for close-country hunting. The Guide Master is not a high-volume shooter in most owners' arsenals, but those who run it in the field report it handles the .45-70 cartridge's recoil adequately. The trigger is functional, though owners accustomed to target-grade triggers note it is not refined.

Pedersoli's reputation for quality Italian craftsmanship draws buyers who want a lever gun with more attention to detail than mass-market alternatives. The tradeoff is a higher price and limited aftermarket support compared to domestic lever-action brands. Owners who prioritize durability and the stainless finish for field use tend to be satisfied with the Guide Master.