Well, I now own a six-pack of Sharps rifles!
I was perusing the web site of the dealer that stocks Pedersoli rifles and Lo! - they were having a 20% off 'Black Friday' sale on EVERYTHING, to include rifles!~
I had been considering the Ped "Hunter" model with 30" octagonal barrel, but ended up opting for the "Silhouette" model with 32" octagonal barrel, upgraded, oil finished wood, case hardened receiver and lever. Both have pistol grips and shotgun butts, but oddly, only the "Hunter" model has checkering. That's something I can always get done later.
This at the urging of my dear wife who said - "If you were considering the basic rifle at the regular price and now can get the upgraded version for that price, why not go for it?"
Damn, I love that woman!