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Pedersoli 45-70

greg0630greg0630 Member Posts: 2 ✭✭
edited March 2008 in Black Powder and Cowboy Action Shooting
zIZ recently acquired a Pedersoli 45-70 with a marking of SH7588 which I assume is the Model #. Can anyone tell me what I have? I have not been able to find any info
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  • mbsamsmbsams Member Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Since you didn't describe it, do you think a picture would help?
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  • allen griggsallen griggs Member Posts: 35,609 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It could be this:

    CR0408 Pedersoli Remington Rolling Block 45/70 Buffalo Rifle Model #1 $750.00


    A copy of the famous Remington Rolling Block which saw sporting and military action all over the world for over 50 years. Features European walnut buttstock and forearm with satin finish, 2 3/4" drop and 14 3/4" trigger pull. Chambered for 45/70, blued 26" barrel tapered octagon to round 1.125" at breech to .950" at muzzle. Cut rifling .004" deep with 1-22" twist, 6 lands measure .450" and 6 grooves .458. Front sight is 3/8" dovetail blued steel base steel blade, rear sight is 3/8" dovetail blued steel open curl top. Brass furniture color casehardened receiver, single trigger. Drilled and taped for for tang sight 4mmx.7, 1 1/2" center to center. Use 45/70 black powder cartridges or smokeless factory loads. Overall length 42 3/4" and total weight 10 lbs. Made by Pedersoli in Italy.

    Pedersoli also makes a Sharps copy. Post some closeup photos including all markings.
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