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Well here's something like it... (reply)

AaronB — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:26:05 +0000

Here's a pump-action .357. I didn't know these existed until ten minutes ago.

Bring your wallet. It sure is a pretty thing though.

-AaronB

A pistol-caliber pump action carbine...? (reply)

E Sisk — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:54:12 +0000

Always wish I had picked up one of the IMI 357 pumps way back when. Old Winchester .22 mag pump with a red dot is always by the back door. My first repeater was a Win mod 270 22lr. I've always been faster with pumps than levers.

Looks like CSA is a no-go for me guys. (reply)

E Sisk — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:36:38 +0000

You and Melodie as always in my prayers.

A pistol-caliber pump action carbine...? (reply)

Hoot — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:57:40 +0000

Trim little beastie there!

A pistol-caliber pump action carbine...?

AaronB — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:16:46 +0000

Check this out guys. Reminiscent of the old Colt Lightning.

-Aaron

Someone needs to make large-loop action levers. NT (reply)

AaronB — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:33:00 +0000

Point Taken. (reply)

Otony — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:12:15 +0000

I really didn’t want to burst your bubble, but those have been a true source of disappointment to me. The first time I read of them I jumped for joy.

They have the lines, double triggers (yes!), and would appear to be a great idea, right up until you handle one and the sad realization hits. These are kid’s rifles, and an expensive proposition for a kid’s rifle at that.

Whoever scaled the Sharps pattern down just went too far, and somehow lost the reliability that was a byword of the design. My buddy that I mentioned was showing me a spare extractor, and you could tell just by looking at it that it was a Rube Goldberg special.

I’m sorry Aaron, but if you can live without double set triggers there are plenty of better ideas out there.

Otony

Point Taken. (reply)

AaronB — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:10:29 +0000

After reading your reply and other replies to this thread, I'm not as infatuated as I was just yesterday.

Hmm.

-AaronB

PS: But... double-set triggers!

I wanted one of the baby sharps until (reply)

Jared — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:45:40 +0000

I was in the same boat. I was actively looking for one then I shot a few different ones. The trigger guard was way too small for me. And 2 of the 3 I shot would not reliably set off primers. I fell out of lust pretty quickly.

I wanted one of the baby sharps until (reply)

JohnKDM — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:49:30 +0000

I discovered my trigger finger wouldnt fit inside the guard without touching the trigger. Those were scaled down too far and too accurately, leaving a kid sized rifle. Perhaps these are a bit larger.

Rather prefer a Cadet; but they also get brisk with 357max and suchlike. Load them moderately and they are wonderful!

A 7-pound, 9.6-ounce .30-30 (reply)

Otony — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:39:32 +0000

I think you are correct if it remains a cast bullet rifle, and it would still probably work as a jacketed slug shooter as well, albeit not as comfortably.

I just recall that handling them struck me as a bit awkward. Very petite dimensions, and the buttstock size and shape seemed more appropriate for a lightweight kids rifle.

Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love the idea of a handy single shot .30-30. I’ve had any number of them, mostly overweight. Two different rolling blocks, a High Wall, a custom Ruger #3, a TC Contender, a TC Encore, one or two of the H&R Handi-Rifles, a Savage 24, and probably others. When the Baby Sharps first popped up I was over the moon in love….right up until I hefted one. The overall impression I get (and YMMV) is that not only are they petite, they seem…fragile?

Go handle one before plunking down your hard earned ducats, please.

Otony

Looks like CSA is a no-go for me guys.

Hoot — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:49:46 +0000

We were scheduled to leave a week from today and I just don't think I'll be that much improved to be able to enjoy the time in the way I'd like to. It's a shame and makes me very sad not to be able to see my friends. Both Melodie and I always look forward to this as it kicks off the spring and summer events.

Rules in my absence:
--Any cool gun must be noted, pictured, posted and brought back again the following year for a proper fondling.
--Auction items may be of any nature providing nothing "too cool" is sold for a pittance.
--Bourbon and tall stories are still allowed without any limitations.
--I will be the final arbiter in any dispute involving what constitutes "cool" and "too cool".

In all seriousness, we wish all of you a fabulous safe and refreshing gathering.

Cheers!

A 7-pound, 9.6-ounce .30-30 (reply)

AaronB — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:01:51 +0000

I dunno. I don't think I'd be too afraid of a .30-30 that weighed in at just over seven and a half pounds... especially if it's primarily a cast-bullet gun, which is what I would use it for.

Of course I could be wrong.

-AaronB

Of course. Someone just... (reply)

Paul — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:57:20 +0000

posted a link to it...

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1152471988

A Pretty Little Single Shot (reply)

Otony — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:17:49 +0000

I’ve handled several of those, branded with various names. The one consistency that they all seem to share is that in .22LR, sooner rather than later the extractor will become an issue.

I have a friend back in Washington who had one that I seem to recall wore the Taylors logo. He began encountering extraction problems and when he inquired about a replacement, they sent him a handful gratis. I believe that says volumes about the rimfire versions at least.

My overall impression after examining them is that in anything other than a pistol caliber, you better hold on tight ‘cause it’s gonna kick. Very lightweight…..

Otony

A Pretty Little Single Shot (reply)

Gunner — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:11:52 +0000

Reminds me of the Lyman Lil Sharps they were offering back in the mid 2000's, wanted in 38-55 but never found one for sale

Gunner

The prices on Bun-Groper (reply)

AaronB — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:36:22 +0000

Here's one for sale. There are several of these in various calibers. I think these prices are wishful thinking on the side of the seller, but perhaps not stupidly so. Sharps replicas are never cheap.

-AaronB

A Pretty Little Single Shot (reply)

Paul — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:07:13 +0000

Looks like a dandy little hunting rifle. I can't help but wonder what the price will be. Seems like a likely hunting platform for the 38-55. 24" barrel would make for a reasonably handy woods rifle.

A Pretty Little Single Shot

AaronB — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:33:50 +0000

It's pretty, it's little, and it's pretty little.

The Pedersoli Sharps "Little Betsy," available in .22LR, .22 Hornet, .357 Magnum, .38-55 WCF, and... .30-30.

It's about as practical as a pinafore for a pack horse. I don't care.

-AaronB

You know what I need, don't you? (reply)

AaronB — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:20:00 +0000

...a single-shot in .30-30. Preferably a Ruger No. 1 or 3, but I wouldn't turn down a Handi-Rifle. The Holy Grail would be a Browning Hi-Wall. Then a lot of my cartridge cycling considerations go right on away. I don't have to worry about the tube mag pushing the bullet in, either, although I still need to work out what will chamber and what won't.

-AaronB

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Looks like CSA is a no-go for me guys. (reply)

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Someone needs to make large-loop action levers. NT (reply)

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Looks like CSA is a no-go for me guys.

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Of course. Someone just... (reply)

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