Pleasantly surprised. Received an early Christmas/birthday gift from a client. Had mentioned something about wanting one in passing some months ago.
Rifle is a Davide Pedersoli Sharps Sporting #3. Very handsome. Like my Taylor's and Company "Smoke Wagon", this Italian reproduction is amazing. Wood is better than my picture would indicate and the wood to metal fit is perfect.
Pulling the hammer back to half cock and lowering the breech lever makes one think they could be loading a round into one of the cannons on the USS Missouri. Despite the weight (over ten pounds) the rifle has amazing balance.
Really don't know if I want to shoot it ... it is simply gorgeous. Need to find space on my wall to display this.
Rifle is a Davide Pedersoli Sharps Sporting #3. Very handsome. Like my Taylor's and Company "Smoke Wagon", this Italian reproduction is amazing. Wood is better than my picture would indicate and the wood to metal fit is perfect.
Pulling the hammer back to half cock and lowering the breech lever makes one think they could be loading a round into one of the cannons on the USS Missouri. Despite the weight (over ten pounds) the rifle has amazing balance.
Really don't know if I want to shoot it ... it is simply gorgeous. Need to find space on my wall to display this.