I am a real novice when it comes to lever guns. What are the opinions of those in the know of the 1886/71 rifle by Pedersoli being offered by Cabelas? I have this urge to get a couple lever guns. I bought a Browning 71 and like it a lot so I'm ready for another.

if you buy one at Cabelas, try to make sure it feeds and ejects properly before you pay for it. I bought one there and found that the "lifter" stuck and when it finally popped up, it sent the cartridge flying or turning 180 degrees. It is at a gunsmiths now getting that repaired. Otherwise it shot well as a single shot

My Pederosali 1886/71 in 45-70 purchased from Cabelas is now at the third gunsmith to try and get the action functioning smoothly.. That gun is not an "exact" replica of the 1886

That is very disappointing.

Sorry to hear this..... The Pederosali guns are usually pretty good.