Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Quigley
Davide Pedersoli & Co. S.r.l. · Rifle · In Production · 1990
Also known as: Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Q Down Under, 1874 Sharps Quigley, Pedersoli Quigley Sharps
Overview
The Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Quigley is a single-shot falling-block rifle built by Davide Pedersoli of Italy as a faithful reproduction of the Sharps Model 1874, inspired by the long-range buffalo rifle carried in the 1990 film Quigley Down Under. Chambered principally for the .45-70 Government black-powder cartridge, it carries a heavy 34-inch tapered octagon barrel with six-groove rifling and a 1:18-inch twist suited to heavy cast bullets fired at extreme range. The rifle features a checkered oil-finished walnut straight-grip stock and forend with a patch box and German silver nose cap, double set triggers and a case-colored receiver, making it a favorite of black-powder cartridge silhouette and long-range target shooters as well as collectors of Old West arms.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5900 g (208.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1290 mm (50.79") |
| Barrel Length | 864 mm (34.02") |
| Action Type | Falling Block |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Set |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 411 m/s (1348 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2215 J (1634 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 457 mm (17.99") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .45-70 Government · primary — also known as .45-70, .45-70 Govt, 11.6x53mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot Breechloading
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Falling Block Breech, Double Set Triggers, Octagon Barrel, Tang Sight Compatible, Patchbox, German Silver Nose Cap, Single Shot
Production
Production years: 1990-present
Ongoing commercial production by Davide Pedersoli; total output not publicly disclosed.
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Christian Sharps (original 1874 design)
Notes
Single-shot breechloader; magazine_type reflects the single fixed chamber (internal, capacity 1). Named for the movie Quigley Down Under; also offered in .45-90, .45-110 and .45-120 Sharps chamberings, with .45-70 Government being the most common. Twist rate 1:18 in (457 mm). Weight and dimensions from the Pedersoli catalog for the 34-inch barrel configuration.
Background
The Sharps Model 1874 was the classic buffalo rifle of the American frontier, prized for its accuracy at extreme range. Pedersoli's Quigley variant takes its name from the 1990 Western Quigley Down Under, in which Tom Selleck's character wields a custom long-range 1874 Sharps, sparking renewed popular interest in the design.