A Pretty Little Single Shot
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
A Pretty Little Single Shot
by Paul 
, Wednesday, April 08, 2026, 10:07 (7 days ago) @ AaronB
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
by Gunner 
, St Louis, Wednesday, April 08, 2026, 12:11 (7 days ago) @ AaronB
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
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A Pretty Little Single Shot
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 7-pound, 9.6-ounce .30-30
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 7-pound, 9.6-ounce .30-30
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
Point Taken.
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!