The Pedersoli Sharps 1874 Buffalo is a single-shot rifle chambered in .45-70 Govt. with a heavy 30-inch barrel and a blued finish. It has a walnut stock with a pistol-grip profile, built around a Sharps-pattern falling-block action for deliberate, target-focused shooting. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Pedersoli 
• Model: Sharps 1874 Buffalo 
• Caliber: .45-70 Govt. 
• Barrel Length: 30 in 
• Finish: Blued 
• Material: Walnut stock 
• Capacity: 1 round 
   

Detailed Features 

• Heavy 30-inch barrel adds forward weight for stable, target-focused handling 
• Double set trigger allows a lighter, more consistent trigger break once set 
• Creedmoor rear sight paired with a tunnel front sight for a precise iron-sight picture 
• Walnut stock with a pistol-grip style for a secure, repeatable shoulder hold 
• Blued metal finish over the barrel and receiver for a classic look 
• Single-shot design loaded one round at a time, in keeping with the original Sharps pattern

Owners of the Sharps 1874 Buffalo generally praise Pedersoli's fit and finish, describing the walnut stock and blued metal as well above what's typical at this price for a reproduction rifle. The double set trigger is a common highlight, with many finding it breaks cleanly once set.

In use, the heavy 30-inch barrel keeps the rifle steady off a rest or when shooting from a bench, though its weight and length make it less practical for casual carry. The Creedmoor rear sight rewards shooters willing to learn how to use it, and some newcomers find the iron sight setup takes practice compared to a scoped rifle.

Value opinions vary: buyers comparing the Sharps 1874 Buffalo to other black-powder cartridge rifles see it as a solid middle ground in price, though a few note the cost adds up once they factor in reloading dies and brass for the .45-70 cartridge.