The Pedersoli Lever Action Evolution is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Government with a 19-inch barrel and a walnut stock finished in blue/black. It has a 3-round capacity and a blue/black metal finish paired with a wood stock. The rifle is built on the 86/71 Boarbuster Evolution platform. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Pedersoli 
• Model: Lever Action Evolution 
• Caliber: .45-70 Government 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 3 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 19 inches 
• Stock: Walnut 
• Finish: Blue/Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 19-inch barrel in blue/black finish 
• Walnut wood stock 
• 3-round capacity 
• Based on the 86/71 Boarbuster Evolution platform 
• Chambered in the hard-hitting .45-70 Government cartridge

Owners of the Pedersoli Lever Action Evolution in .45-70 Government tend to praise the fit and finish, noting the walnut stock and blue/black metal work are well-matched and feel solid in hand. The 19-inch barrel keeps the rifle handy without sacrificing too much velocity from the big bore cartridge, and most find the lever action smooth out of the box.

The 3-round capacity is the most common point of debate. Hunters who want a fast follow-up find it limiting, while others see it as a non-issue for the intended use of a hard-hitting short rifle. The Boarbuster Evolution pedigree draws attention from dangerous-game and hog hunters who appreciate the .45-70 platform in a compact package.

Value perception is split. Those who compare it to Italian-made reproductions at lower price points question the premium, but owners who handle it report that the quality justifies the cost. Trigger feel and overall reliability draw consistent positive remarks.