The Pedersoli Sharps 1874 Cavalry Carbine is a single-shot, falling-block rifle chambered in .45-70 Government. It has a 22-inch blued barrel and a walnut stock, built as a reproduction of the historical cavalry carbine pattern. The action is breech-loading, in keeping with the original Sharps 1874 design. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Pedersoli 
• Model: Sharps 1874 Cavalry Carbine 
• Caliber: .45-70 Government 
• Action: Single Shot, Falling-Block 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Barrel Finish: Blued 
• Stock Material: Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• Fixed iron sights include an adjustable rear elevation for aiming at varying ranges. 
• The walnut stock is checkered for a more secure grip. 
• The breech-loading, falling-block action reflects the original Sharps 1874 operating system rather than a modern bolt design. 
• The 22-inch barrel gives a shorter, cavalry-carbine profile compared to full-length Sharps rifle variants.

Owners of Pedersoli reproduction rifles like the Sharps 1874 Cavalry Carbine tend to value historical accuracy and machining quality over modern conveniences. The falling-block single-shot action is generally described as smooth and dependable once the shooter learns the loading rhythm, though it is slower to run than any repeating rifle by design.

The carbine-length barrel makes this version noticeably handier in the field or at the range than a full-length Sharps rifle, and the walnut stock is usually well regarded for fit and finish. The heavier .45-70 recoil is a common talking point, with some shooters preferring a slip-on pad for extended range sessions.

Value-wise, Pedersoli commands a premium over lower-end reproduction makers, and most owners consider the machining and wood-to-metal fit worth the difference. Aftermarket support is narrower than for modern hunting or tactical rifles, since parts and accessories are built specifically around the black-powder cartridge rifle market.