The Deluxe version in enriched with engraving and gold inlays on the polished lock, and Mortimer in gold lettering on the barrel. Thus the year codes have hitherto been understood to be 1950 - A; 1951 - B; 1952 - C; 1953 - D; 1954 - E; 1955 - F; 1956 - G; 1957 - H; 1958 - J; and so on through to 1974 - Z; . we also believed that Q was then used in this series for 1965. 0000003080 00000 n 0000005085 00000 n The Kentucky rifle evolved from German hunting guns and was a major rival of the Brown Bess in its time. The models used during this historical period are the Alamo rifle, Mod. We go through the stock section-by-section and hand contour the lock panels, wrists, combs and forestock to the dimensions of originals. 0000003744 00000 n 0000007839 00000 n Each plate is made based of off original "master plates" kept here at the shop so that we can confirm that our plates our 100% historically accurate. In addition to the historical aspects, you can expect ballistic accuracy, ensured by the modern broaching system for the barrels intended for target shooting and hunting. Under the name "Silver Line Guns" we wanted to collect a series of rifles and carbines, supplied to the Confederate and Union armies, during the years of the American Civil War. The Hawkens larger bore and excellent accuracy ensured westward-bound explorers had a rifle that would decisively handle any beast encountered along the trail. Basic information on these lines is on site from our Chronology of Enfield genre Training Rifles, Adapters & Cartridges. For the latter, dates of introduction of military arms can be located within the Government "List of Changes" (LoCs) as can dates of obsolescence and of modification or upgrade to later marks. Italian proofmarks removed, barrel polished and correct London Proof Marks applied. We then polish the area back to an Armory Bright luster. 0000110238 00000 n It is to be found under the barrel just foreward of the receiver, and requires removal of the fore-end woodwork to view. The first is the provisional Gardone proof, consisting of a star . People living in the United States of America can refer to:Italian Firearms Groupwww.italianfirearmsgroup.com/pedersoli, A 3 shots group obtained at 50 meters with the Hornady Lever Evolution .444 Marlin 265gr FTX ammunition: the diameter is less than 2 inches. 0000004778 00000 n 0000001791 00000 n Thanks to its lightness and accuracy, it became immensely popular in the American colonies. When we're finished, you can't tell the markings were ever there. Thanks for posting those codesI use them quite often to make sure the correct parts are ordered. Before: The front lock panel is uneven and undefined. This is rarely seen. A famously inseparable friend of American mountain men and explorers, the Hawken arose from the need for a rifle more practical in size and capability than the longer length and smaller caliber Pennsylvania rifles that preceded it. The .44 Magnum was, and still is, undoubtedly effective against human attackers, but large-sized hunting preys such as deer and wild boars are a whole different ball game as the curved trajectory of .44 Mag makes it unsuitable for those uses on all but the shortest of ranges, and particularly unapt when it comes to take a shot at a range exceeding 50 meters (54.68 yards). You can find them. It utilizes a rear ghost ring style sight to give the fastest possible sight acquisition. 0000001537 00000 n The Deluxe version in enriched with engraving and gold inlays on the polished lock, and . Ridgecrest, PRoC (Peoples Republic of California). (function (w,d) {var loader = function () {var s = d.createElement("script"), tag = d.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.src = "//cdn.iubenda.com/iubenda.js"; tag.parentNode.insertBefore(s,tag);}; if(w.addEventListener){w.addEventListener("load", loader, false);}else if(w.attachEvent){w.attachEvent("onload", loader);}else{w.onload = loader;}})(window, document); T^;y} 4E H\@OQEcb{+ nb~{:0|wvrqrkx?:S],\hi~,]#M=m.0Mn6sjZ]e/&oKZ!b>^SM U\bw~tWcV.Y,qd^"+"!b^!{w{=2i3{dad:=Npz:=~E~e~MYxGxGxGxGxGx=SOA>} Post-War rifles such as the BSA Model 12/15 will not carry this mark. Note: This price only applies to stocks that have not already been refinished by a previous owner. THINGS THAT GO BANG! Inseparable companion in life, the rifle, mainly a flintlock, was the tool of survival and defense. The only exception to this is a comparatively recent situation in which the acquirer of a historically important firearm that may have been re-imported, and hitherto have carried no London or Birmingham proving mark, scan request, when that arm is sent for the necessary proof that, the marks are put out of sight, under woodwork for example, in order that the original appearance of a valuable piece is not spoiled.. Boarbuster model you are interested in Guidemaster Evolution Mark II Shadow HV-1 Camo . Historically inaccurate maker's marks arevery present on the side of the barrel. 0000001338 00000 n In addition to the historical aspects, you can expect ballistic accuracy, ensured by the modern broaching system for the barrels intended for target shooting and hunting. This is not a date mark, although occasionally the number may coincidentally seem to relate to one's approximate estimate of the rifle's age; it does not. However, such date codes as there are are still useful in dating the many firearms manufactured between the First and Second World Wars, including much output from the Birmingham Small Arms Company ( see also BSA Rifles), as indeed is true post 1952 for those rifles more recently falling into the classic class. This mark Symbol Year of Proof X 1954 XI 1955 XII 1956 XIII 1957 XIV 1958 XV 1959 XVI 1960 XVII 1961 (BS) P.IVA - 00588030981 / C.F. The use of modern metals meeting the most stringent metallurgical standards, rigorous selection of stock wood, the use of advanced production technologies and quality control techniques, guarantee Pedersolis guns are produced to the highest quality standard. The Extra Deluxe models are enriched with floral engravings and English scrolls on locks, tang, and trigger guard, feature hand selected walnut stocks with checkering fore and aft, and receive rust brown finish on the barrels. 0000105711 00000 n The 1795 Springfield and the 1816 Harper's Ferry, inspired by the . This mark was followed by the image of an anvil with PEDERSOLI above it in capital letters and the initials DAP inside the anvil. 22 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 25 /H [ 1485 306 ] /L 118117 /E 82195 /N 2 /T 117559 >> endobj xref 22 45 0000000016 00000 n pedersoli proof marks. The trigger of the Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II lever action rifle is a single action only, with an external hammer. We draw file off the Italian markings and serial number from the barrel and re-stamp the serial number out-of-sight. However, we have been made aware, by a contributor, of two contemporary rifles, a BSA Mk.II Lightweight Martini International and a BSA Century, that each carry what certainly appears to be the letter "I" in the left quadrant (as in Fig.II above). H|TMs0+Vcv~$C4=[Yb$9?dowy3YY^TO~&nV;r6gReI LiFZj2C&-zR` Early Long Land Pattern Brown Bess muskets were engraved with the maker's name and the date of manufacture on the lock plate, however by the time the Short Land Pattern musket was adopted, there were growing complaints among the soldiers who did not want to be issued guns with early dates, as they assumed the guns were old and worn out. The entirelock panel has been re-cut by hand and now comes to a gentle point like original guns, the dimensions are moreuniform all the way around and now its "crispier" with the correct angles and corners. The bottom of the barrel is marked "SH38285", "dp" within a circle, and "PEDERSOLI - BLACK POWDER ONLY / SHARPS 32" - MADE IN ITALY /16 cal. 45". mark, while more recent production has been seen using both an emblem and company name. From 1921 to 1951 Figure 1 applies, and for firearms proved between mid 1921 and mid 1922 the code letter is A. More specifically, the Boarbuster Mark II is available in .45/70 Government and .444 Marlin two hard-hitting calibers offering higher first-shot kill probability against wild hogs and other large-sized preys. The Deluxe version is enriched with hand finished engravings in style identical to those found on the original, covering lock, breech plug, tang, and trigger guard in fine English pattern. A famously inseparable friend of American mountain men and explorers, the Hawken arose from the need for a rifle more practical in size and capability than the longer length and smaller caliber Pennsylvania rifles that preceded it. This section is dedicated to technical tips on ammunition and, through short videos, operational tips on loading and cleaning muzzle-loading guns. 0000006039 00000 n See also the BSA RIFLES IDENTIFICATION TABLE, BSA SMALL-BORE RIFLES . and . ENFIELD SMALL-BORE TRAINING RIFLES, plus NOTES ON GUN BARREL PROOF by the LONDON & BIRMINGHAM PROOF HOUSES. Back then, most lever-action hunting rifles were chambered in .44 Magnum, and hunters were starting to realize that while lever-action designs were versatile and fast enough for the task at hand, the .44 caliber was lackluster in terms of ballistics and stopping power for most hunting situations. This recontouring and reshapingprocess is very meticulous and we pride ourselves on the historically accuracy of our stock re-shaping. 0000038657 00000 n For BSA and Greener rifles view complete catalogues from 1908 to the mid 1930s on our. I never saw it extended to 2030! -Ec]]`iBd[&QE~t|J3Wva64v0-uy6Owi.x1:y14y=l*^>rv^)eO>S^)zy^Qp.6CTZ=_"qU[f!=xKw2"+pMlb/}-g%0_/3LA0G#%gC_`uC/}uEpV:+kk x4hjF%1I'WVH">^I*Yt} FSYD"}di)IK n!Hhf$=o:k$y}$*&L(\G'zyKdlG?Q\7>>SSV6K#OqDSIpzNh~~ x #=l%l&U ps~31H^$qB^7'0]?Ew#E=9+|uL>k/,xS-7wiN=KqOF` m2; ul_w`N` Lv endstream endobj 36 0 obj 741 endobj 37 0 obj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 36 0 R >> stream As far as civilian rifles are concerned, some manufacturers have their own dating systems, with, for example, prefixes or suffixes to serial numbers providing that information. However, for those wanting to bring the historical accuracy of their Brown Bess defarb "to the next level". HMo09..0pl4jub(FZf=~$ABP(XLP Ted's Bio; Fact Sheet; Hoja Informativa Del Ted Fund; Ted Fund Board 2021-22; 2021 Ted Fund Donors; Ted Fund Donors Over the Years. The entirelock panel has been re-cut by hand. production was proved at Birmingham and the marks should therefore comply with these series. Before: Incorrect color case hardened bands. All right reserved | Davide Pedersoli S.r.l. The two markings are shown below, the International to the left, and Century to the right. The Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II is built around the same receiver as the previous Boarbuster models, which is machined out of a high-quality solid billet, then internally and externally adapted to host the moving parts such as the bolt running on a double guide as well as the typical sliding locking blocks and feed ramp. - 00919300178 b` I"G3M9YCNxB5)f(1TVVA |7dZgM gBg >noPow l+zyU"^-0x5LH2O4~3z1RuYC.5,CJc38Z"(:o0IoJ(V-7Lvh{_.#DAh8 0000067226 00000 n Usual Henry appearance with 24-1/4 oct bbl with integral magazine tube. %PDF-1.4 % The Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II model you see in the pictures on these pages is chambered in .444 Marlin, a classic caliber for deer hunting in north America that gained international popularity for wild boar shooting. That's specifically the case of the already well-established Boarbuster lever-action rifle, launched on the global commercial markets a few years ago and based on the Browning-Winchester Model 1886/71 rifle design historically known as "The Universal Big-Game Rifle". endstream endobj 36 0 obj <> endobj 37 0 obj <>/ColorSpace<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 38 0 obj <> endobj 39 0 obj <> endobj 40 0 obj [/DeviceN[/Black]/DeviceCMYK 63 0 R 64 0 R] endobj 41 0 obj <> endobj 42 0 obj <>stream This is not one of the standard Pedersoli or Pietta proof marks, nor is it a Uberti proof mark. Its 1:65 twist rate barrel ensures optimal performance from round balls. rifles the Proof mark is only on the barrel (and on the action falling-block), and the third mark on the barrel is the 'NP' mark for Nitro-Proof, also below the crown. 10 Years Collection Commemorative pistols, 10 Years Collection Commemorative muskets. Pedersoli/Navy Arms Short Land Pattern Brown Bess (w/ lock plate). For B.S.A. 0000001474 00000 n e"GK((((JYWo b>G{9NLc>O4N&+ n2 Buy online the general catalogue Davide Pedersoli. Each one is hand-engraved and based off original plates. It is worth mentioning one or two books in particular from which much data relevant to this website's subject matter can be sought. Not exactly perfect for high-magnification optics, but perfect for other devices more apt for battue hunting such as low-magnification riflescopes, red dot or reflex sights.. After: Lock panel is evened out and cut deeper. The checkered and oil finished European walnut stock is completed with an English style cheek piece, while metal is treated to color case hardening. The coding was not reintroduced until 1952. The keenest researchers will search manufacturers' records where such are archived or available. Commander 4th Louisiana Delta Rifles NRA Certified Muzzleloading Instructor 02-20-2021 #3 jaegerstutzen Team: 20th GA Member 06456 Join Date Apr 2013 Davide Pedersoli reproduction of an English pattern flintlock rifle featuring an octagon-to-round barrel. ,!x#B3`Ev It is available in two hard-hitting calibers that make it extremely effective on most European and north American preys. Locks are engraved. 0000064924 00000 n The Pedersoli worlds Discover the entire Pedersoli world: excellent accuracy in target shooting disciplines, discover a different and more fulfilling hunt, let yourself be fascinated by the special editions of collectible guns and even further towards cinematography and historical re-enactment. 0000062843 00000 n Co. civilian production of target and sporting rifles, then purchase a copy of " B.S.A. When inspecting your rifle and comparing marks with reference sources, be careful not to confuse date marks, or "private view marks", with inspectors marks, which usually carry the factory identification, e.g., "E" for Enfield, under the sovereign's crown, below which is the inspector's identification number; usually two figures such as "39". Single action revolvers, Sharps and Rolling Block rifles were just some of the firearms used during that mythical period. 0000001196 00000 n Lock plate stamped with incorrect contractor name and date. 0000007663 00000 n Copyright var date = new Date(); document.write(date.getFullYear()) [store_name]. 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This is nothing new, and proof-house date marks from years past may still not indicate the rifle's date of manufacture. <<9CAB7C9ADE9DBB4DB23FAD02FA255802>]>> M) endstream endobj 38 0 obj 702 endobj 39 0 obj << /Type /FontDescriptor /Ascent 935 /CapHeight 0 /Descent -211 /Flags 4 /FontBBox [ -182 -307 1000 1086 ] /FontName /EIOFKH+ArialNarrow /ItalicAngle 0 /StemV 0 /FontFile2 41 0 R >> endobj 40 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /TrueType /FirstChar 32 /LastChar 146 /Widths [ 228 0 0 0 0 0 547 157 273 273 0 0 228 273 228 228 456 456 456 456 456 456 456 456 456 456 228 228 0 0 0 456 0 547 547 592 592 547 501 638 592 228 410 547 456 683 592 638 547 0 592 547 501 592 547 774 547 547 501 228 0 228 0 0 0 456 456 410 456 456 228 456 456 182 182 410 182 683 456 456 456 456 273 410 228 456 410 592 410 410 410 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 182 ] /BaseFont /EIOFKH+ArialNarrow /FontDescriptor 39 0 R >> endobj 41 0 obj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 19412 /Length1 28000 >> stream Sights-wise, the Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II rifle is made to facilitate fast target acquisition in the deepest of the woods, and as such it features a set of adjustable front and rear sights that do without the classic fiber-optic inserts, replacing them with Superluminova inserts a strontium aluminate -based, non-radioactive material that absorbs even the faintest environmental light to illuminate itself and offers quick alightment and a brightness level similar to that of tritium. In this section you will find some of the models used during the American Revolution. This section includes some long guns mostly used in America during the Indipendence War as well as in the following decades. %%EOF He also thins out and re-profiles the "beaver tail" finial around the tang; as originals tang moldings were quite small and delicate. 0000028135 00000 n 0000003341 00000 n Pennsylvania, Kentuky and Hawken rifles were among the ones of the North American Trappers during the old west period. 0000011827 00000 n Indian Trade Muskets carry the classic European lines of rifles produced both there and in the Americas by such companies as Leman, Henry, Tryon, and Derringer. The problem here is that, unlike silver hallmarking, the Proof House codes were only introduced in 1921 and have been only intermittently applied since then, almost on the whim of the Proof Master incumbent at any particular time. 0000012438 00000 n A famously inseparable friend of American mountain men and explorers, the Hawken arose from the need for a rifle more practical in size and capability than the longer length and smaller caliber Pennsylvania rifles that preceded it. The marks on the gun are as follows (sans quotations): "PEDERSOLI" over the serial number "1844" (on the latch portion of the bottom of the barrel chamber. | Produced with rust brown finish, this musket features snake-shaped decoration with engraving embelishments, period-correct wooden ramrod, and large trigger guard. Davide Pedersoli S.r.l. Our custom hand-engraved plates are exact copies of original London Contract plates. Peacekeepers, Molalla River Rangers, ORANGE COUNTY REGULATORS,UP THE CREEK GANG ,LIFE MEMBER OF JACKSON HOLE REGULATORS,DOOLEY GANG,PRAYER POSSE, Robbers Roost Vigilantes, Dammit Gang, RO II, Ozark Posse, Southern Missouri Rangers, Bear Creek Volunteers, Dooley Gang, Geezer Gang. These marks are also not to be confused with the crossed flags (pennants) stamp of the miltary proof markings, which may carry similar letter codes identifying the country and/or place of inspection. The earliest was a diamond inside a circle. 0000038284 00000 n Their health and their love.I love The people I have gotten to meet in sass and the ones that have just talked to on the wire.I do like to shoot and pick on people at the shoot.I love the hugs I get and the ones I will get when I meet some on you people. All Rights Reserved. Hitherto, John, who worked for the B.S.A. | 'qP i The 1795 Springfield and 1816 Harper's Ferry models, produced on American territory but clearly of European inspiration, remained active until the early years of the Civil War. Standard Armisport Enfield direct from the factory;Italian proof marks and serial number are very visible. Proof , View and Black Powder or Nitro-Proof marks have to be easily visible to, for instance, the purchaser of a firearm. | Cookie preferences, 10 Years Collection Commemorative pistols, 10 Years Collection Commemorative muskets. 0000005051 00000 n 0000001989 00000 n All right reserved | Davide Pedersoli S.r.l. 0000080589 00000 n All right reserved | Pedersoli Davide & C. snc - Via Artigiani . proof marks . 0000013943 00000 n Davide Pedersoli S.r.l. We then polish the area back to an . Are stamps, are all exact copies of original stamps which he copied from rubbings taken off of original guns, Stock belly stamped with acceptance crown. trailer << /Size 67 /Info 20 0 R /Root 23 0 R /Prev 117549 /ID[<3013820267cc20c18f38ceb2ef54c0c3>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 23 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 19 0 R /Metadata 21 0 R /AcroForm 24 0 R >> endobj 24 0 obj << /Fields [ ] /DR << /Font << /ZaDb 16 0 R /Helv 17 0 R >> /Encoding << /PDFDocEncoding 18 0 R >> >> /DA (/Helv 0 Tf 0 g ) >> endobj 65 0 obj << /S 98 /V 209 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 66 0 R >> stream This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. 0000004123 00000 n The magazine tube holds up to five rounds in both calibers; for those jurisdictions imposing stricter limitations to the capacity of hunting guns, a reducer is available limiting the overall capacity to three shots. Standard Armisport Enfield direct from the factory; Italian proof marks and serial number are very visible. . A defarbed Brown Bess barrel-the maker's mark is removed and the area is polished to the correct "Armory Bright" satin luster. Discover all the worlds Sport target shooting Hunting This is rarely seen. Many of us have Italian guns that were not quite sure of the date of manufacture, this is a list I got a few years ago (2003) and hope it helps out. 0000039614 00000 n The lock moldings of a stock Pedersoli Brown Bess. Original Enfields never had color case hardening on their bands. '0F#A$]UuelkhM}s"^p;a;!/[((cCrh` *;woP_mDmOlkkE[p=$'hx&B{k:>HqCHVJ A2)dkG"~##8GJs'"$(t #=RpQOI7EKr2y*h74~S5N{3^`A[:lQ&/0X(>nVuX/wDZ\ 0000039439 00000 n IT12346351005. startxref Do remember, though, that date information coded with proof and Proof-House inspection, viewing or identification marks, does not necessarily coincide with the date of manufacture. One of Pedersoli's numerous reproductions is the Model 1805 Harpers Ferry pistol, a fairly faithful reproduction of the first martial pistol produced by a United States Armory. Pricing varies based on the plate chosen. 0000037734 00000 n Available with a rust browned finish, rifled octagonal barrel, American maple or walnut stock, brass trigger guard and butt plate, color cased locks and fittings, and double set triggers. All firearms sold to private individuals in the U.K. have, for many years, been legally required to carry proof marks from one or other of the Proof Houses. Copyright var date = new Date(); document.write(date.getFullYear()) [store_name]. u^-2nyjV-&weuy*yqbJg[ From 1975 a further modification was made to the mark, as in Figure III, with another adjustment soon after to Figure IV. 0000051711 00000 n inexpensive wedding venues ohio,