.45-70 Government

Recently I had the privilege to test the replica of the Sharps Model 1874 produced by Davide Perdersoli. A beautiful, historical rifle that accompanied the epic of the American frontier, it’s a real pleasure to shoot.

During a boar hunt we followed the dog driver in his difficult but exciting task, carrying a Pedersoli Mark II rifle: a gun born for the forest and for close encounters with these wild animals. We actually tested it in the field - enjoy our video!

IWA 2018 / New from Pedersoli: 1886 Sporting Classic. The 1886 lever action rifle line adds an elegant and powerful model. Thanks to the .45-70 chambering, it can be used for sports shooting and hunting.

The Pedersoli Boarbuster lever-action rifle is also available in the new MK II version, with some new features that make it even better for hunting large hoofed game on a driven hunt.

The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill mandating the release of all M1911/M1911A1 handguns currently stored by the Army.

IWA 2017 / New from Pedersoli: Boarbuster Mark II. The latest version of the Boarbuster lever action rifle for hunters looking for a compact gun, strong enough to take a few knocks on the beaten hunt.

SHOT Show 2017: collectors of classic arms were in for a treat as Uberti presented a perfect replica of the Winchester 1866 .45-70 lever action rifle in a lightweight version, making the gun easier to handle.

The lever action gun 1886/71 by Davide Pedersoli is an impressive replica of the Winchester original. It stakes a deliberate claim as a modern classic with its Wild West style and clear lines combined with traditional woods and a matching finish. VISIER author Phil Spangenberger tested the Premium model of the gun, which has acquired quite a sizeable fan base among avid hunters – and not only in …

All4shooters field tested three different versions of Pedersoli Sharps Rifle: Little Betsy in .357 caliber, Overbaugh in .45-70 and the giant for long range shooting: Q Down Under in .45-120 caliber

In the Davide Pedersoli catalogue, with a wide range of Sharps replica rifles, you'll find two models based on the “1874” mechanism, revised for those who want a lightweight rifle

There are some cases in which having a gun that is easy-to-handle, powerful and reliable is of the greatest importance. The Boarbuster lever action rifle by Davide Pedersoli embraces all of these features with one unequivocal purpose in mind: hunting in the forest

IWA 2016 / Stefano Pedersoli introduces the lever action rifle BoarBuster chambered in .45/70 and .444 Marlin caliber dedicated to hunters

HIT Show 2016 / We had a close look at the new Pedersoli lever-action rifle, the Guide Master, a very versatile, strong and compact .45/70 calibre hunting firearm

SHOT Show 2016 / Pedersoli Hunter Light is the shortened and lightened version of the famous model ’86/71 lever action rifle

For much of the blockbuster “Jurassic World”, viewers were treated to the sight of male lead Chris Pratt galumphing through the scenery clutching a beautiful and shiny lever-action rifle. But which model was he using? The Internet Movie Firearms Database – a superbly structured database listing all weapons that feature in well-known films – helps us find out. We were thrilled, but have a look for …

The well over 140-years-old .45-70 Government caliber is still today a very popular choice between hunters and sport shooters: a very effective round, it is offered by many manufacturers from all around the globe