Pedersoli 1859 Sharps Berdan .54 Caliber Percusion Rifle 30" Barrel

Pedersoli 1859 Sharps Berdan .54 Caliber Percusion Rifle 30" Barrel

First used by the First Connecticut Volunteers from Hartford, CT. Associated with the First United States (Berdan's) Sharpshooters. A total of 6,689 made with 2,000 issued to the Sharpshooters; 2,780 to the U.S. Navy and the balance to various other army units. This reproduction features American walnut buttstock and forearm with satin finish, 3" drop and 13 7/8" trigger pull. The 54 caliber blued barrel is 30" long, tapered round 1.250" at breech to .825" at muzzle, cut rifling .010" deep, 1-48" twist, 7 lands measure .520" and 7 grooves measure .540". Front sight is steel stud base and silver blade, rear sight is steel flip-up with elevator to 800 yards. Steel furniture, color casehardened. Double Set Triggers. Three barrel bands, sling swivels. Percussion with 5/16x24 nipple uses musket caps. Load with 60 grains FFFg black powder and .544 conical bullet. Overall length is 47 1/4" and total weight is 9 1/4 lbs. N/SSA approved. Made by Pedersoli, Italy.

Manufacturer: Pedersoli
Model: 010S761540