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John Browning's 1886 earned its reputation as one of the strongest lever actions ever designed, and Pedersoli builds on that legacy without treating it like a museum piece. The Shadow is part of the Italian maker's Boarbuster family, wrapping the proven 1886/71 action in a gray techno-polymer stock and aiming it squarely at hog hunters, timber deer hunters, and anyone who appreciates big-bore thump in a fast-handling package. At 19 inches, the PMG match grade barrel keeps the whole rifle compact and quick to shoulder, exactly what you want when a boar breaks cover at thirty yards.
The .45-70 Government and the 1886 action were made for each other. That big rimmed case feeds smoothly through the lever gun, and modern loads like Hornady LEVERevolution wake the old cartridge up considerably. With a 1:18 twist and six-groove rifling, the Shadow stabilizes heavy bullets well, and the muzzle comes threaded so you can add a brake to tame recoil or run a suppressor. The three-round tube keeps the rifle trim and balanced for carry.
This is not just a walnut rifle with plastic swapped in. The techno-polymer stock features a cheek piece that adjusts both vertically and horizontally, which matters because the 1886 ejects straight up and any scope has to ride on a side mount. Get the comb dialed to your optic height and your eye lands behind the glass naturally every time. Pedersoli also reshaped the pistol grip and oversized the loading lever for smoother cycling, even with gloves on, and the fattened forend fills the hand nicely.
Out of the box you get a fiber optic front sight paired with an adjustable rear, plenty for snap shooting in the timber. The receiver is drilled and tapped for a side Picatinny mount, so a low-power variable or red dot can co-witness with the irons. Between the compact barrel, adjustable stock, and stout action, this is a lever gun built to hunt, not sit in a safe.
Yes, but not on top like a bolt gun. The 1886/71 action ejects empties straight up, so the receiver is drilled and tapped for a side Picatinny mount (made by Contessa for Pedersoli) that puts the optic just left of the bore. The adjustable cheek piece lets you dial your eye right in line with the scope, and the setup still allows co-witnessing with the iron sights.
It is. The 19 inch barrel comes threaded from the factory, so you can add a muzzle brake to soften .45-70 recoil or attach a suppressor. A thread protector keeps things clean when you're running the bare muzzle.
This rifle was built with hog and driven-style hunting in mind, and it shines anywhere shots are close and quick. The short barrel, oversized lever, and fiber optic front sight make it a natural brush gun for deer and black bear too. With modern .45-70 loads it delivers serious energy well past typical woods ranges.
Mechanically it's the same rugged Browning-designed action, updated by Pedersoli for modern manufacturing. The Shadow swaps walnut for a gray techno-polymer stock with a height and windage adjustable cheek piece, adds an oversized loop lever, reshapes the grip for faster cycling, and includes a threaded match grade barrel. Think of it as the 1886 rebuilt for working hunters rather than collectors.
| UPC | 8029874033053 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 010S735457 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | SPORTING RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 19" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45-70 Government |
| Capacity | 3 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 54.6500 |
| Shipping Weight | 10.45 |
| Sights | Yes |
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