Created this from the 1874 Sharps model, designed with the intent to make a classic rifle of reduced size and weight. The frame and side plate profiles have been rounded and slimmed, while the classic octagonal barrel has been replaced by the octagon to round style of reduced dimensions. The stock retains the usual style and comfortable dimensions of the heavy octagonal barrel models. The result is a new Sharps rifle version with an overall length of only 41 7/8” and reduced weight of 7.60 lbs. These models feature a fully forged frame, selected walnut stock, premium match grade barrel. The Little Betsy model is equipped with a tunnel front sight, micrometric Creedmoor sight and double set trigger. Old silver finish for the frame featuring nice engraving.
ACTION TYPE Single shot
BARREL CONTOUR Round
BARREL FINISH Blued steel
Barrel Grooves 6
Barrel Length (In) 24"
BARREL TWIST & ROTATION RH 1x15"
BUTTPLATE/PAD Blued steel
Caliber .22Lr
Capacity 1
DRILLED & TAPPED For rear tang sight
EMBELLISHMENTS/EXTRAS Includes adjustable creedmore tang sight and front tunnel sight
FIRING PIN TYPE Traditional
FRONT SIGHT Dovetail globe sight
FOREND FINISH Walnut
FRAME FINISH White steel engraved
Hand Dominance Rh
MANUFACTURER Pedersoli
Overall Length (In) 41.13"
REAR SIGHT Adjustable creedmore tang sight
STOCK FINISH Walnut
TAYLOR TUNING OPTION Taylor tuning not available
TRIGGER TYPE & PULL Double set trigger
TRIGGERGUARD FINISH White steel
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 22 Long Rifle is the world's most popular cartridge, with annual production well into the billions of rounds. Developed in 1887 for blackpowder, it has been loaded with smokeless powder since the 1890s. The 22 Long Rifle is a rimfire cartridge using the .613-inch case developed for the 22 Long, but standard is a heavier 40-grain bullet at 1180 feet per second. .22 Long Rifle ammunition is widely manufactured and varies tremendously, from sub-sonic and match ammunition at lower velocities to lighter bullets at higher velocities, all the way to a 30-grain bullet at 1700 feet per second. With low report, almost no recoil, and superb accuracy the 22 Long Rifle has no equal for short-range target shooting, plinking, and training in both rifle and pistol; and with high velocity hollow-point ammunition is extremely effective for small game and pests out to perhaps 75 yards. Virtually all manufacturers offer 22 Long Rifle, with choices in both rifles and handguns in all action types. — Craig Boddington
