Pedersoli Rolling Block Target
Davide Pedersoli & Co. S.r.l. · Rifle · In Production
Also known as: Pedersoli Remington Rolling Block Target, S852
Overview
The Pedersoli Rolling Block Target is a modern single-shot breech-loading rifle that reproduces the classic Remington Rolling Block action for target shooting and hunting. Built by Italian maker Davide Pedersoli, it features a 30-inch octagonal blued barrel, a case-hardened receiver, an adjustable ramp rear sight, and an oil-finished walnut straight stock with checkered pistol grip. Chambered in .45-70 Government, it is popular among black-powder cartridge and long-range silhouette competitors.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4600 g (162.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1187 mm (46.73") |
| Barrel Length | 762 mm (30.00") |
| Action Type | Rolling Block |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 411 m/s (1348 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2215 J (1634 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 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
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Octagonal Barrel, Case Hardened Frame, Adjustable Ramp Rear Sight, Checkered Pistol Grip, Steel Butt Plate
Variants
- Pedersoli Rolling Block Silhouette - Competition
- Pedersoli Rolling Block John Bodine - Long Range
Production
Production years: present
Current-production reproduction; part of Pedersoli's Rolling Block target line
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Davide Pedersoli & Co.
Notes
Model designation S852. Also offered in .357 Magnum. Deluxe and Creedmoor sighting options are available.
Background
The rolling block action was one of the most successful single-shot breech systems of the 19th century, produced by Remington from the 1860s and used by militaries and target shooters worldwide. Pedersoli's reproduction keeps the design alive for modern black-powder cartridge and long-range competition.