1874 Sharps Little Betsy
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 617 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.45 kg
- Introduced
- 2018
About
What it is, and why it matters
The 1874 Sharps Little Betsy is a single-shot falling-block rifle produced by Davide Pedersoli, a scaled-down and lightened reproduction of the classic 1874 Sharps sporting rifle. Chambered here in .357 Magnum, it pairs a 24-inch blued barrel with a forged and CNC-machined, floral-engraved frame, an American walnut stock, a double set trigger, and a tunnel front sight with a folding Creedmoor rear sight. Its slim, reduced-size receiver keeps weight down while retaining the lines of the original 19th-century Sharps.
The original Model 1874 Sharps rifles earned the nickname 'Old Reliable' and were legendary among buffalo hunters and long-range Creedmoor target shooters of the American frontier. Pedersoli's Little Betsy shrinks that iconic falling-block design into a light, small-caliber rifle for recreational and small-game shooting.
The 'Little Betsy' name reflects the reduced-scale frame; the same model is offered in .22 LR, .22 Hornet, .30-30 Winchester, .357 Magnum and .38-55 Winchester. Also marketed in some markets as the Sharps Small Betsy.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Davide Pedersoli & Co. S.r.l.
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- Italy
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2018
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 617 mm
- Overall length
- 1045 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.45 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Falling block
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Double set
- Capacity
- 1
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Walnut
- Finish
- Blued
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 100 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Double set trigger
Tunnel front sight- Folding creedmoor rear sight
Floral engraved frame- Cnc machined frame
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 1,612 rifles | 3.45 kg | 3.50 kg | Near the median |
| Overall lengthAmong 1,557 rifles | 1045 mm | 1080 mm | Shorter than about 60% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 1,659 rifles | 617 mm | 584 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 1,611 rifles | 1 | 5 | Holds fewer rounds than about 90% |
Answers
Questions about the 1874 Sharps Little Betsy
How much does the 1874 Sharps Little Betsy weigh?
The 1874 Sharps Little Betsy weighs 3.45 kg (7.61 lb) empty.
What caliber is the 1874 Sharps Little Betsy?
The 1874 Sharps Little Betsy is chambered in .357 Magnum.
How many rounds does the 1874 Sharps Little Betsy hold?
The 1874 Sharps Little Betsy holds 1 rounds.
How long is the 1874 Sharps Little Betsy?
The 1874 Sharps Little Betsy is 1045 mm (41.1 in) long overall, with a 617 mm (24.3 in) barrel.
Who makes the 1874 Sharps Little Betsy?
The 1874 Sharps Little Betsy is made by Davide Pedersoli & Co. S.r.l. (Italy). It was designed by Davide Pedersoli & Co..
When was the 1874 Sharps Little Betsy introduced?
The 1874 Sharps Little Betsy was introduced in 2018.
How does the 1874 Sharps Little Betsy operate?
The 1874 Sharps Little Betsy uses a falling block action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
82%
Stockists
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API
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