{"product_id":"taylors-company-1863-sharps-sporting-pedersoli-45-cal-32-single-shot-percussion-rifle","title":"Taylor's \u0026 Company 1863 Sharps Sporting Pedersoli 45 Cal 32\" Single-Shot Percussion Rifle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eTaylor's \u0026amp; Company 1863 Sharps Sporting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a faithful reproduction of the legendary mid-19th century Sharps single-shot rifle, manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003ePedersoli\u003c\/strong\u003e in Italy and imported by \u003cstrong\u003eTaylor's \u0026amp; Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. Chambered in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e45 Caliber percussion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003eblack powder\u003c\/strong\u003e rifle is purpose-built for traditional shooting sports, black powder hunting seasons, and historical reenactment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e32\" blued octagonal barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e anchors the rifle, delivering classic Sharps accuracy with a slow \u003cstrong\u003e1:18\" twist\u003c\/strong\u003e optimized for patched round ball and traditional conical bullet loads. The \u003cstrong\u003ecolor case hardened steel receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases the period-correct mottled finish that defined mid-1800s American rifle manufacturing, paired with a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eschnabled forend\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eIron sights consist of a \u003cstrong\u003edovetail blade front\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edovetail ladder rear\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving shooters a clean, adjustable sight picture for distance work. The rifle uses \u003cstrong\u003esingle-shot\u003c\/strong\u003e operation via the legendary Sharps falling-block breech action and is ignited with a \u003cstrong\u003emusket cap percussion\u003c\/strong\u003e system, just like the originals. A \u003cstrong\u003efixed checkered walnut stock\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a classic look and confident grip for right-handed shooters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eWeighing in at \u003cstrong\u003e10.79 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e with an overall length of \u003cstrong\u003e48.88\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 1863 Sharps Sporting handles like a traditional long rifle and is a natural fit for \u003cstrong\u003eblack powder hunting\u003c\/strong\u003e, cowboy action silhouette competition, and collectors of Civil War-era Sharps-pattern firearms.\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":54999831249218,"sku":"134757","price":2020.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7921\/5682\/files\/hires_da0a426a-0893-47bd-a45c-517770b720ab.png?v=1784385306","url":"https:\/\/centerfiresystems.com\/products\/taylors-company-1863-sharps-sporting-pedersoli-45-cal-32-single-shot-percussion-rifle","provider":"Centerfire Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}