Uberti 1874 User Manual

PEDERSOLI DAVIDE & C. S.n.c.

PRODUZIONE ARMI ANTICHE E ACCESSORI

25063 GARDONE V.T. (BS) – ITALY

Via Artigiani, 57 – P. O. Box 150

Tel. [phone] – fax [phone]

www.davide-pedersoli.com

WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

SHARPS RIFLE

.45-70 │ .45-90 │ .45-110 │ .45-120 │.50-70 │ .50-90 │ .40-65

READ THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING FIREARM!

IMPORTANT!

© Copyright 2011

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FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, this owner’s manual contains important
warnings, instructions and safety procedures which must be understood BEFORE using this firearm.
Read the ENTIRE MANUAL and if you do not understand any part of it or the operation of your rifle,
stop and seek professional firearms instruction. You can get a copy of this manual from:
Davide Pedersoli & C. Via Artigiani, 57 25063 Gardone VT (Brescia) Italy, email

[e-mail], upon request.

Record the serial number of your firearm (located on the receiver):
# ________________________________________________

and a description of it:
_________________________________________________

Make a copy of this manual, proof of purchase/sales record for safekeeping in a secure safe or
fireproof container. Such proof is necessary if the firearm is damaged, stolen or sent in for warranty
repair.

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WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Index:

Pag. 4………..………………………..…...…….....……………………………………..WARNINGS

Pag. 8……...………….…………………………...………………BASIC PARTS OF YOUR RIFLE
Pag. 9.………………………..IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT HISTORICAL FIREARM DESIGN

Pag.11……………………………………………………………...……....DOUBLE SET TRIGGER

Pag.13……..…………………………………........…LOADING AND UNLOADING YOUR RIFLE

Pag.17……...……………………........ DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY OF YOUR RIFLE

Pag.19………………………..……………………………...……………………..EXPLODED VIEW
Pag.21…………………………………………..………………….MANUFACTURER’S WARNING
Pag.22…………………………………………..……………………………………..….WARRANTY

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WARNINGS

*YOU RISK PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH BY HANDLING THIS FIREARM*

Before handling any firearm, make sure you know the safety procedures and most importantly, keep the
firearm pointed in a safe direction.

Before handling this firearm, read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual. Always keep this
manual with the firearm. If you lend, give or sell this firearm, be sure the manual goes with it. If there is
anything you do not understand, seek advice from someone qualified in safe handling of firearms. You must
ALWAYS obey the following warnings, instructions and safety procedures:

1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

2. Firearms should be unloaded and secured when not actually in use.

3. Don’t rely on your firearm’s safety.

4. Be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.

5. Use only proper ammunition matching the precise caliber of your specific rifle.

6. If your rifle fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care.

7. Always wear ear and eye protection when shooting.

8. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting.

9. Don’t alter or modify your firearm and have it serviced regularly.

10. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of your rifle.

11. Shoot sober!

FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF
SOMEONE ELSE

TYPE OF AMMUNITION TO BE USED

It is suggested that high quality commercially manufactured ammunition be used in this firearm. Avoid military
surplus or old ammunition as it may not fire with sufficient force to expel the projectile from the barrel. The use

of reloaded, high pressure or hand-loaded ammunition can be dangerous and will void the warranty.
LEAD WARNING: The actual firearm does not contain any lead; however, it does fire ammunition which

contains lead or lead compounds known to cause cancer, birth defects, reproductive toxicity, and other serious
physical injury. Those who discharge a firearm, stand near someone who discharges a firearm or clean
firearms are hereby warned of the dangers presented by lead and lead compounds and should take protective
health measures. Avoid exposure to lead while handling and wash your hands after contact. Proper air
ventilation is absolutely necessary when shooting indoor.

NOTICE

RIFLES ARE CLASSIFIED AS FIREARMS OR DANGEROUS WEAPONS and are sold with the specific

understanding that the manufacturer is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for their safe handling or
resale under local laws and regulations.

Davide Pedersoli & C. shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for malfunctioning of the firearm,
for physical injury or for property damage resulting in whole or in part from (1) intentional or negligent
discharge, (2) improper or careless handling, (3) unauthorized modifications and/or alteration of the
internal/safety mechanisms, (4) defective, improper, high pressure, hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition, (5)
corrosion and/or lack of proper maintenance (6) neglect, or (7) other influences beyond our direct and
immediate control. This limitation applies regardless of whether liability is asserted on the basis of contract,
negligence or strict liability (including any failure to warn). Under no circumstance shall the manufacturer be
liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss of use of property, commercial loss and loss of
earnings or profits.
Get competent firearms instruction in safe handling before using this firearm. Please ask your dealer for
names of qualified instructors near you. All guns are extremely dangerous if carelessly handled or used.

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Remember that the firearm user is the primary “safety” and that reliance on any mechanical safety device
should never replace safe handling procedures.

This firearm WILL FIRE if a cartridge is in the chamber and the trigger is pulled while the hammer is cocked.
DO NOT LOAD THIS RIFLE UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND HOW IT OPERATES. KEEP this rifle unloaded at

all times except when you are ready to fire and are sure of your target.

FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF
SOMEONE ELSE

ALWAYS carry this rifle in a case or original box UNLOADED.
NEVER point this rifle at anything that is not your intended target even if the rifle is unloaded. When loading,

unloading, cleaning or handling, always be sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and always keep your
finger off the trigger.

NEVER assume any gun is unloaded. Before handling, check to make sure the chamber is empty. See
Unloading Instructions. Make sure you know that this or any firearm is fully unloaded before displaying or
handling it. When handling any firearm, keep your fingers away from the trigger at all times until you intend to
fire.

Get instructions from a competent firearms instructor before using this or any firearm. Learn from a
professional how to handle, load, unload, operate, fire and care for your gun.

NEVER PLAY with your firearm. It is not a toy and can be a very dangerous weapon that can cause serious
personal injury or death.

ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Treat every gun as if it is loaded...all the time. NEVER point
any firearm (loaded or unloaded) at any person or anything you do not intend to shoot. Always keep your gun
unloaded until ready to use and make sure that it is unloaded before cleaning.
Keep your finger OFF the trigger until you are actually aiming at the target and ready to shoot. Learn to rest
your finger outside of the trigger guard.

NEVER rely on a gun’s “safety” to protect you from unsafe gun handling. A safety is only a mechanical device,
not a substitute for using common sense and following gun safety procedures.

NEVER leave a gun unattended or where it could fall.
Store guns and ammunition separately and beyond the reach of children. Make sure that they are

properly secured so untrained individuals and children will be denied access to your guns and ammunition.
Test your gun’s operation and safeties only at a shooting range while the firearm is pointed in a safe direction.
Know your target and what is beyond. Ask yourself what your projectile will hit if it misses the target or passes

through the intended target. Remember, a fired projectile can travel over a mile (including a ricochet) and is
capable of going through walls. Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water...bullets ricochet.

Guns and alcohol or drugs do not mix. Don’t take any alcoholic beverages and/or drugs before or during

shooting activities.

FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF
SOMEONE ELSE

NEVER pull a gun toward you by the muzzle. Don’t climb a tree, cross a ditch or fence with a loaded gun.
ALWAYS empty guns before entering a house, car, truck, boat, RV, camp or any building.

When receiving a gun, always open the action and check to make sure the chamber is unloaded.
NEVER accept anyone’s word that a gun is “unloaded” or “empty.” You should immediately open the action

and check to make sure it is unloaded.
Be careful with ALL ammunition. Even “blank” cartridges are deadly at close range due to the muzzle blast.

Make sure your ammunition is new and in good clean condition. Do NOT oil or grease ammunition as this may
damage the cartridge primer. Do NOT tamper with or alter the standard factory ammunition.

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Keep firearms unloaded when not actually in use. Load the gun only when on the range preparing to fire and
unload it before leaving the range.

Never put your hand over the muzzle of a gun.
ALWAYS WEAR protective shooting glasses and hearing protection when using firearms.

Spectators should be at least 5 ft behind and away from the shooter while the shooter is loading, shooting and
unloading. Spectators should wear eye and ear protection and avoid distracting those shooting their firearms.

NEVER drop your gun. If you do drop it, unload it and check it for proper function before using it again.
DO NOT alter or modify your gun. Don’t try to change your gun’s trigger pull, because it may affect sear

engagement and thereby cause accidental firing.
DO NOT remove any internal safety or safety device on the firearm. Safety mechanisms are designed to help

protect you from personal injury or death.
Properly maintain and keep your gun clean. Keep it in a dry place away from other metals and water. If your

gun shows sign of corrosion or improper operation, have it serviced by a qualified gunsmith. Keep the muzzle
pointed in a safe direction when loading and unloading your gun. Never point the muzzle at anyone.

If a gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep it pointed down range at the target for 60 seconds.
Sometimes slow primer ignition will cause a “hang fire” and the cartridge will go off after a short pause. If it still
fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and avoid exposure to the breech, as you attempt to
unload your firearm.

NEVER let water, snow, mud or other material enter the barrel. Always be sure the barrel is free of any
obstruction.

Use the correct ammunition for your firearm. (See Ammunition Warning).
Teach children: 1. NOT to touch guns, bullets, cartridges, shells, flares or any explosive device and 2. That if

they discover such a dangerous item or weapon, they must immediately report its location to their parents,
school teacher or police.

Remember a firearm has the capability of taking your life or the life of someone else. Be careful with your
firearm - an accident is almost always the result of not following basic safety rules.

If you are carrying a loaded gun in the field, never follow a companion.
NEVER cross obstacles such as fences or streams with a loaded gun.
NEVER run with a loaded gun.
DO NOT smoke while handling, loading or shooting any ammunition, especially black powder. Keep black

powder in a closed container at all times, closing again the container after each and every use.
USED FIREARMS - Firearms are sometimes altered to work incorrectly, or parts may be removed, lost or

replaced with incorrect parts. If you got your firearm as a used gun, BEFORE USING IT you should take it to a
good gunsmith who knows DAVIDE PEDERSOLI firearms, and have him examine it.

WRITE DAVIDE PEDERSOLI & C. concerning any items or circumstances that you do not understand
and which might relate to your safety and the operation of your firearm at:

DAVIDE PEDERSOLI & C. Via Artigiani,57 – 25063 Gardone VT (Brescia) Italy

[e-mail]

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WARNING

POTENTIAL OBSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE LOADING or firing a rifle, examine the bore and the firing chamber to be certain they are clean and

free of any obstruction. Even a heavy coat of oil, grease, snow or water may result in damage to the firearm
and injury to the shooter and/or persons near the firearm. A misfire or unusual sound upon firing is a signal to
cease firing and to examine the chamber and bore. If there is any obstruction, clear the obstruction and clean
the bore and chamber before firing.
Any bore obstruction, even if it is only partly blocked, may cause the gun to blow up if it is fired, or may cause
damage to the gun such as a bulged barrel. To avoid injury or death to the shooter or bystanders, check the
barrels before shooting or if a shot does not sound normal.

WARNING

Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction! Never attempt to load or unload any firearm inside a
vehicle, building or other confined space (except a properly constructed shooting range). Enclosed areas
frequently offer no completely safe direction in which to point the firearm. If an accidental discharge occurs,
there is great risk of death, personal injury or property damage. Before loading, always clean all, grease and
oil from the bores and chambers, and check to be certain that no obstructions are in the barrel. Any foreign
matter in the barrels could result in a bulged or burst barrel or other damage to the firearm and could cause
serious injury to the shooter or to others.

WARNING

If there is any reason to suspect that a projectile is obstructing the barrel, immediately unload the firearm (See
Unloading Instructions) and check the chamber and the bore. A projectile or some other matter may be lodged
some distance down the barrel where it can not easily be seen. Check the bore by using a cleaning rod to
pass through the barrel. If a blockage is in the bore, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT IT OUT WITH

ANOTHER CARTRIDGE, OR BLOW IT OUT WITH A BLANK CARTRIDGE OR A CARTRIDGE FROM
WHICH THE BULLET HAS BEEN REMOVED. SUCH TECHNIQUE(S) CAN GENERATE EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE, DAMAGE THE FIREARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. If the blockage can be

removed with a cleaning rod, clean any unburned powder grains from the bore, chambers and mechanism
before resuming shooting. If the blockage can not be dislodged by tapping it with a cleaning rod, take the
firearm to a gunsmith.

WARNING

EYE AND EAR PROTECTION

When shooting, full eye and ear protection is mandatory at all times. Shooters and spectators must wear
shooting glasses and hearing protection to prevent eye injury and hearing loss. Vision and hearing impairment
can occur with only one moment of non-protection.

WARNING

MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS

STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY AND UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM if your firearm develops: a mechanical

malfunction; binding or stoppage; spitting powder/gas; a punctured cartridge primer; a bulged or ruptured
cartridge case; or a sound on firing does not sound quite right. Do NOT try one more shot but unload your
firearm and take it and the ammunition to a qualified gunsmith for examination or send the firearm back to your
dealer for examination. Do not assume that the rifle is empty merely because you checked the chamber. You
must also check the bore for any obstruction inside the barrel.

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BASIC PARTS OF YOUR RIFLE