During the period from around 1885 to 1915, target shooting was as popular in America as professional golf is today. Custom built guns were common. A number of extremely accurate rifle designs evolved during the period, including rolling block rifles, which used a specially shaped breech block that was able to rotate on a pin and was locked into place by the hammer.

The Creedmoor Long Range is a great example of a period target rifle. Italian fine gun maker Davide Pedersoli produces this rolling block target rifle with a Creedmoor style adjustable rear sight and a tunnel front sight with interchangeable inserts. Pedersoli rifles are world famous for authenticity, reliability and precision accuracy.

Specifications and Features:
.45-70 Government caliber
Rolling block single shot
30" octagonal barrel
1:18" twist
1 round capacity
Color case hardened receiver
Creedmoor adjustable rear sight
Tunnel front sight with interchangeable inserts
Walnut stock with checkered pistol grip
Overall length 46.75
Weight 10.79 lbs
Blued