{"product_id":"taylors-company-1859-sharps-infantry-pedersoli-54-cal-30-single-shot-percussion-rifle","title":"Taylors \u0026 Company 1859 Sharps Infantry Pedersoli .54 Cal 30\" Single Shot Percussion Rifle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eTaylor's \u0026amp; Company 1859 Sharps Infantry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a faithful \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e.54 caliber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e percussion black powder rifle built on Pedersoli's proven \u003cstrong\u003esingle-shot break-open action\u003c\/strong\u003e platform. This reproduction traces its lineage to the legendary Sharps rifle carried by Union infantry during the American Civil War, giving today's shooter a historically inspired breech-loading percussion rifle suited for hunting and target shooting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eAt the core of this rifle is a \u003cstrong\u003e30\" round barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e finished in classic \u003cstrong\u003eblued\u003c\/strong\u003e steel, paired with a \u003cstrong\u003ecolor case hardened steel receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e that captures the look and feel of original 19th-century Sharps rifles. The crisp single-shot action drops the breech block via a lower lever for fast loading of paper cartridges, and the rifle uses \u003cstrong\u003emusket cap\u003c\/strong\u003e percussion ignition, the standard system for the original 1859 Sharps Infantry pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eSighting is handled by a traditional \u003cstrong\u003efixed blade front sight\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with a \u003cstrong\u003edovetail ladder rear sight\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the shooter to adjust for distance across the rifle's effective range. The barrel features a \u003cstrong\u003e1:48\" twist\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for patched round ball and lead conical projectiles common to .54 caliber black powder shooting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe rifle is finished with a \u003cstrong\u003efixed walnut stock\u003c\/strong\u003e in traditional styling, giving it the classic profile of a Civil War-era infantry long arm. Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e46.88\"\u003c\/strong\u003e overall and weighing \u003cstrong\u003e9.47 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 1859 Sharps Infantry handles like the original military rifle it replicates, and is configured for \u003cstrong\u003eright-hand\u003c\/strong\u003e shooters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eDISCLAIMER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Firearms and receivers are subject to state-specific shipping restrictions and must be transferred through a valid FFL dealer. Please visit \u003ca href=\"\/shipping-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour shipping restrictions page\u003c\/a\u003e to review all applicable restrictions for your state. Subject to change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54999834198338,"sku":"134756","price":2187.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7921\/5682\/files\/hires_cd82a764-1b26-4ca6-a0c8-505aeb77e0fa.png?v=1784385549","url":"https:\/\/centerfiresystems.com\/products\/taylors-company-1859-sharps-infantry-pedersoli-54-cal-30-single-shot-percussion-rifle","provider":"Centerfire Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}