Little Betsy or Half Pint?

Quincy12 · Jul 7, 2019

I've been thinking about getting a small version of a 1874 Sharps, either from Pedersoli or Chiappa. Does anyone have one of these or looked at one? Neither are available in my area to look at, so any thoughts would be most welcome.

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mustanger98 · Jul 7, 2019

I've seen the Chiappa version... nice rifles, but overpriced. They barrel one for .30-30... also .38-55... but if we're talking tang sights, older leverguns can still be found more affordable and do everything the mini-Sharps will.

Dave DeLaurant · Jul 8, 2019

Saw one of the Lyman Ideal branded versions locally in 22 Hornet (Chiappa mfg I think) -- looked pretty sweet, sold almost immediately.

Cap and Ball did a video on a heavy-barreled .22 LR Sharps by Pedersoli about five years back:

Little Betsy or Half Pint?

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