The Pedersoli Target .45-70 Govt is a single-shot rolling-block rifle built for traditional target shooting. It has a 30-inch octagonal barrel with a blued conical bore and a case-hardened frame, and it loads and fires one round per cycle of the action. A walnut straight stock and forend, finished in oil, pair with a steel butt plate and trigger guard for the traditional configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Pedersoli 
• Model: Target 
• Caliber: .45-70 Govt 
• Category: Single-Shot Rifles 
• Capacity: 1 Round 
• Barrel Length: 30 in 
• Finish: Blued barrel, oil-finished stock 
• Material: Walnut stock, case-hardened frame 
   

Detailed Features 

• 30-inch octagonal barrel with a conical bore profile 
• Case-hardened color frame paired with a steel butt plate and trigger guard 
• Rear ramp sight adjustable for elevation 
• Rolling-block action loads and fires one round at a time 
• Walnut straight stock and forend finished in oil

Owners of the Pedersoli Target rolling-block rifle tend to praise the case-hardened frame and overall fit, describing the build as closer to a piece of craftsmanship than a mass-produced rifle. The trade-off some mention is that fitting and tuning a rolling-block action takes more patience than a typical modern bolt gun.

In use, the single-shot loading cycle is deliberate by design, which fans of traditional target shooting appreciate but which can feel slow to shooters used to repeaters. The 30-inch barrel and walnut stock balance well for the deliberate pace the rifle is built around, and the adjustable rear sight gets credit for making elevation changes straightforward.

On value, the rifle sits in a niche market, so aftermarket parts and accessories are limited compared to mainstream calibers. Buyers going in usually know that and are drawn to the Target model specifically for its traditional rolling-block design rather than for cost or convenience.