Pedersoli Model 1874 Quigley Sharps

We have already given our recommendations on caliber. For barrel length, I would suggest not exceeding 30" and a total weight of 12 lbs. For sights I think the square topped post forward is the most versatile although remember the type of sights that we are suggesting, allow you to change inserts quickly and easily. Finally you probably want a mid range tange sight with a medium to large aperature but again aperatures can be easily and quickly changed.
A long range tang sight extends far enough back to poke you in the eye if you are shooting with barrel mounted sights as in close range moose.

cheers mooncoon
 
I have the carbine Pedersoli and the rifle is very functional. My only complaint is that some of the case hardened parst like the hammer and block lever weren't very well polished prior to case hardening and here and there you can see evidence of the casting process. It's not that bad though - you'll only notice it if you're really picky. At less than half the price of the cheapest C-sharps, it's hard to go wrong with the Pedersoli offering.

Overall I really like mine.
 
A friend shoots a Pedersoli Billy Dixon and loves it. I have used .45/70, .45/90, .45/120 and liked them. I use a .50/70 and have used .50/90 and .50/140. My pick would be the .50/90 if I could have any. I am impressed with the Pedersolis too.
 
as mooncoon says be carefull of the tang mounted sight when shooting with the barrel sights, doing this could produce a nasty eye or facial wound, i use this method but be aware!, i use a very short tang sight,its less then 1/2 the length of a mid range tang sight its not any good past 200 yds,
 
I have used quite a few Tang sights and the best I have used are MVA from Montana, the best for the money are from Parts Unknown in 'Peg., if you plan on doing any precision long range shooting and need good repeatability, you are going to have to shell out 300-400 U.S. dollars, and there are many in that price range, Baldwin, Zika, Riflesmith, check out the Buffalo Arms website.
 
I have a long range tang sight to fit a Sharps that I would trade for the same to fit a Remington rolling block. I could modify this to fit the Remington spacing but if someone has the proper sight or needs this one, it would be easier.
I have used the Parts Unknown sights also and been well impressed with them.
I had to remove the barrel rear sight from a couple of guns, I just found it too cluttered for my eyes.
 
I briefly owned an Italian Sharps carbine and had a lot of trouble with the lever pivot locking up because the case hardening on it had worn through. Quick solution was to slightly loosen the screw that tensions the spring holding the lever shut, long term solution is to either recase the soft piece or to make a new high carbon and hardened part. More or less thought the rifle was a good buy at 1/2 the price of a Shilo as long as you didn't mind doing some minor upgrades or repairs.

cheers mooncoon
 
i shoot a long range sharps in 50-140 and enjoy it quiet good. personally i am of the school of " bigger is better" but i do like the 45-70 aswell. ive never found the 50-140 to be what id call a hard kicker.i have a montana tang site, and the bbl was never cut for a rear site. i shoot 130 grains of FF, grease/wad and a 550 grain bullet.
 
I think I've decided on the .45-70 for caliber, however, I'm still trying to wade though all the different vernier tang sights. Still have some reading to do there. I'll probably be going with some sort of mid-height tang sight. I seriously doubt I'll be shooting at 1000 yards with it, so the ultra high sights with the extremely small adjustments probably isn't what I'm looking for.
 
Hi,

Since it looks like you're leaning towards 45/70 in the Pedersoli Sharps, and are interested in hunting, I thought I'd throw this out. I contacted Pedersoli regarding pressures, and received a reply from them that their Sharps are rated for 29,000 CUP. Speer's manual gives reloading data for this pressure range, so you can see how fast you can safely push your loads. I've had good luck with the Speer 400g SP and H4198.
 
Seems a waste running a big Sharps action at 29,000 CUP. I am not really sure of a Sharps action strength though. I know a friend that shoots one in .50/140. This is a round I have used a lot in a few rifles and even when loads get heavy like 570s at 2100 fps, pressure tested loads did not pass 28,800 CUP. I guess here it the reasoning behind the big buffalo rounds in the Sharps. That huge block and mortise is not going to be greatly affected by thrust either.
 
Great thread! And Quigley Down Under is on Lone star as I type :D

The wheels are spinning in my mind and I might have to start looking for another new rifle, I have always had an interest just never owned one.

A 45/110 would be a great addition to the collection :)
 
i been loading a light load of smokeless and a 300 cast bullet for a plinker load in my shiloh 74, shoots good at short range, too 100 yds or so, chronyed at 1050 fps,gives another use for this nice rifle other than sitting waiting for the annual steel match,
 
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