The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - A 7-pound, 9.6-ounce .30-30

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

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