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[Mathew Quickly]

I have a Pedersoli Sharps 45-70 "Sportsman" model.
Would a fore-stock for a Billy Dixon, or Quigley fit my "Sportsman" ??
I like the silver tip on the above models.
Secondly, any advice on where to buy it if it would fit ??
All help appreciated.
M Q

[Tatume]

The fore end tip is usually pewter (tin), not silver. You will probably have to fit a new fore end.

[waksupi]

You could contact someone like John King or some other gun builder to pour one for you. I pour my own nose caps.

[montana_charlie]

I have a Pedersoli Sharps 45-70 "Sportsman" model.
Would a fore-stock for a Billy Dixon, or Quigley fit my "Sportsman" ??
I like the silver tip on the above models.
Secondly, any advice on where to buy it if it would fit ??
All help appreciated.
M Q
Parts for Pedersoli Sharps rifles seem to be quite uniform.
I ordered a new buttstock for my rifle, and it went on snugly with no 'fitting' required.

I am not familiar with the 'Sportsman" model.
Is it possible that you have the 'Sporting #3' model, like this http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/scheda-prodotto.asp/l_en/idpr_207/rifles-1874-sharps-rifle-1874-sharps-sporting-3.html ?

Does yours have an octagon barrel?
If yes, measure the width of the barrel at a point 10 inches from the front face of the receiver.
My Billy Dixon is 1.030" at that point.

A Quigley forend would fit a wider (heavier) barrel, and I don't have that measurement for you.

CM

[Mathew Quickly]

Hi Montana Charlie:
I measured my octagon barrel "Sporting" Sharps, and it is indeed, 1.030 at a point 10" from face of receiver.
I would assume then, that a forend from a Billy Dixon would likely fit.
Is there a better source for such a forend than Pedersoli?
Thanks in advance for your help and advice.
MQ