Davide · Rifle
Pedersoli Rolling Block Target
Rolling block · .45-70 Government
Also known as Pedersoli Remington Rolling Block Target, S852
About the Pedersoli Rolling Block Target
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.
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.
Pedersoli Rolling Block Target specifications
General
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Rolling block
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer-fired
- Trigger
- Single action
- Calibres
- .45-70 Government
- Magazine capacity
- 1 rounds
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 762 mm (30.0 in)
- Overall length
- 1187 mm (46.7 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 4.60 kg (10.14 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:18 in (457 mm)
- Rifling
- Right hand
- Grooves
- 6
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Steel
- Stock
- Walnut
- Finish
- blued
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 411 m/s (1348 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 2215 J (1634 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 200 m
History
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- IT
- Designer
- Davide Pedersoli & Co.
Features
- Octagonal barrel
- Case hardened frame
- Adjustable ramp rear sight
- Checkered pistol grip
- Steel butt plate
Safety
- Half cock notch
Model designation S852. Also offered in .357 Magnum. Deluxe and Creedmoor sighting options are available.
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