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Italian Proofmarks & Dates of Manufacture 1945 - 2030, shooting, hunting, fishing, blacksmithing. 0000005072 00000 n 4 22 Hornet Single Shot Carbine Mfd in 1975 . The Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II is the most modern lever-action hunting rifle to come out of Italy. In this section you will find some of the models used during the American Revolution. endstream endobj startxref The ISBN numbers for these reference books are in the bibliography. 0000050991 00000 n 0000001770 00000 n The blued barrels are slightly choked and chrome lined. 101 Code following the model name on arms made for Sears, Roebuck & Company by Savage. %PDF-1.6 % g 0000001474 00000 n 45". H\j0~ 0000105711 00000 n *mhoq\TxN>OS*A'ab12.!]~Gt$"i6I#~/t]\K'6:Iq@FB9#?C mad3xP4^.~%_C>c\*%hOtsPq5]WdFILyNDgg@s.7CF D-YW}x;aehWv2X=P*zu]4e=~/yW_~I~'? 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. We currently offer8 different plates. THINGS THAT GO BANG! Another historically accurate reproduction from Davide Pedersoli, the Pennsylvania rifle features a one-piece oil finished walnut stock, rust brown finish, and double set trigger. The barrel mounted on the Boarbuster Mark II is a PMG ("Premium Match Grade"): a Pedersoli exclusive barrel type featuring a broached rifling for increased accuracy. T^;y} 4E rockwell commander 112 interior. Usual Henry appearance with 24-1/4 oct bbl with integral magazine tube. 35 0 obj <> endobj fW5Zi|Fki"Mf4i{~9wY C [[8jD=z"ef ~ZckGWE(}vE|4 This is rarely seen. Note: This price only applies to stocks that have not already been refinished by a previous owner. In this instance, the code letter is 'M' for 1932-33, indicating that the rifle was manufacture. mark, while more recent production has been seen using both an emblem and company name. 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. Section dedicated to the guns used during the Texas Revolution. It is to be found under the barrel just foreward of the receiver, and requires removal of the fore-end woodwork to view. (BS) P.IVA - 00588030981 / C.F. Proof , View and Black Powder or Nitro-Proof marks have to be easily visible to, for instance, the purchaser of a firearm. In terms of solidity, versatility and modernity, the Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II currently represents the Summa of the evolution of the classic lever-action rifle design. The rule is calibrated in millemetres. | 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. The Finished Product, completely re-worked. This side-by-side comparison is something that you won't find on any of our competitor's sites, and we encourageanyone who is consideringhaving their stock re-shaped to check out the comparison photos. Hb``a``=P @1630i`@GDTVs(R {g i 23>`.0,p?PA! 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Confusion remains; unless you know differently. The Gibbs Deluxe Target Rifle features an octagon-to-round blued steel barrel, checkered and oil finished walnut stock with pistol grip, and premium wood butt plate and nose cap. 100 pages, available in 4 languages. 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". Sights are accompanied by a set of 15 interchangeable inserts. 0000002445 00000 n %%EOF Historically inaccurate maker's marks arevery present on the side of the barrel. 0000004861 00000 n They're rounded where the should be squared, and pointed where the should be rounded. 3l\9/OEK0joW/L242:ORES\";OhBzP%% - eupGHsP/Y$T y&$ iJ.iO7+asMi3>6fV#iBM u*wzY!.biCEy;Z7yA+lpNQFP+dV4N5t i Pforzheim - Germany. 0000007017 00000 n 0000037713 00000 n Thanks to its lightness and accuracy, it became immensely popular in the American colonies. 0000013676 00000 n He also thins out the whole lock panel and contours it to follow the shape of the lock plate; the same way original guns were done. The models used during this historical period are the Alamo rifle, Mod. Many, but not all, of our pages carry date information on the various rifles illustrated or discussed, where it has been possible to be sure of data. 0000007873 00000 n 0000009592 00000 n 0000012277 00000 n 0000012886 00000 n 0000001196 00000 n It should be borne in mind that there is rarely a better way to find out more about your chosen rifle than buying one of the marque or model specific books authored by someone who has spent much of their life researching the subject. endstream endobj 42 0 obj <>stream u^-2nyjV-&weuy*yqbJg[ The dating of locks was not revived again until the 19th Century; meaning that all British military Shortland Pattern Muskets (with the exception of those made at Dublin Castle for the Irish and Scottish) are marked "TOWER". endstream endobj 43 0 obj <> endobj 44 0 obj <>stream 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. I saw that as wellnote that AE was used, but "BE" is skipped. From 1921 to 1951 Figure 1 applies, and for firearms proved between mid 1921 and mid 1922 the code letter is A. Davide Pedersoli, one of Italy's oldest manufacturers has had three logos since 1957. 0000003744 00000 n 0000006823 00000 n This section includes some long guns mostly used in America during the Indipendence War as well as in the following decades. 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. I never saw it extended to 2030! This mark Symbol Year of Proof X 1954 XI 1955 XII 1956 XIII 1957 XIV 1958 XV 1959 XVI 1960 XVII 1961 The Sharps rifle was undoubtedly the rifle built specifically of this period. The finished plate is a superb copy of the original Short Land 'Besses. It utilizes a rear ghost ring style sight to give the fastest possible sight acquisition. Do not briefly glance over a page and assume that the information you require is not there. From 1975 a further modification was made to the mark, as in Figure III, with another adjustment soon after to Figure IV. 9401" and has Italian proof marks. We may never know the answer, but can meanwhile entertain ourselves dreaming up such explanations. Please note because of the additional labor involved in preparing the lock plate for engraving, combined with the additional time needed to have the lock plate engraved, customers who wish to have this service preformed should anticipate an additional 3-4 week wait in addition to the 10-12 week lead time of a typical defarb. This is not one of the standard Pedersoli or Pietta proof marks, nor is it a Uberti proof mark. The entire stock is then restained with a dark walnut stain to replicate the look of dark English Walnut, and to hide the streaky wood grain found on the reproduction stock Finally the stock is sealed with several coats of linseed oil-the same finish found on original guns. What makes the Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II stand apart from all previous variants at the very first glance is the uniform tan Cerakote finish applied to all metal surfaces. With such B.S.A. Davide Pedersoli, one of Italy's oldest manufacturers has had three logos since 1957. Commander 4th Louisiana Delta Rifles NRA Certified Muzzleloading Instructor 02-20-2021 #3 jaegerstutzen Team: 20th GA Member 06456 Join Date Apr 2013 The keenest researchers will search manufacturers' records where such are archived or available. After: Color case stripped and bands polished to armory bright. Before: Incorrect color case hardened bands. For whatever reason, both Pedersoli and Navy Arms Brown Bess replicated the tear drop finials of the early Besses on their Shortland stocks.David removes the tear drop and re-shapes it to a point, just like the original guns. 0000039439 00000 n 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. Davide Pedersoli's philosophy has been and is to retrace history by offering superior quality products even in gun reproductions. 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 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. 0000039614 00000 n The Deluxe version in enriched with engraving and gold inlays on the polished lock, and . 0000001791 00000 n 0000006802 00000 n When we're finished, you can't tell the markings were ever there. 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. In North America at the end of the Civil War, many people moved west in search of new opportunities; this movement called for the need to provide more and more food for everyone, without depending on supplies from the East. GUNSweek.com is a new online platform dedicated to the diffusion of technical knowledge in the gun world. | Cookie preferences, 10 Years Collection Commemorative pistols, 10 Years Collection Commemorative muskets. Our custom hand-engraved plates are exact copies of original London Contract plates. We then stain it to the same deep red-ish browns of originalEnfields before applying several hand-rubbedcoats of Linseed Oil-the same finish applied to originalmuskets. 0000046756 00000 n 0000052647 00000 n 104 Code following the model name on arms made for Sears, Roebuck . He also thins out and re-profiles the "beaver tail" finial around the tang; as originals tang moldings were quite small and delicate. Headquartered in the Italian town of Gardone Val Trompia, the Davide Pedersoli & C. company is best known for their modern replicas of the muzzleloading and metallic cartridge firearms that made the history of the Old and New Continent alike; in recent years, however, the company reprised other classic designs and revisited them into a more modern layout to suit the needs, tastes and demands of the younger generations of hunters and shooters. b` I"G3M9YCNxB5)f(1TVVA |7dZgM gBg >noPow l+zyU"^-0x5LH2O4~3z1RuYC.5,CJc38Z"(:o0IoJ(V-7Lvh{_.#DAh8 God Bless the USA! - Via Artigiani, 57 25063 Gardone V.T. 0000000016 00000 n We then polish the area back to an . A standard Pedersoli Brown Bess barrel. Pennsylvania, Kentuky and Hawken rifles were among the ones of the North American Trappers during the old west period. Inseparable companion in life, the rifle, mainly a flintlock, was the tool of survival and defense. The earliest was a diamond inside a circle. Buy online the general catalogue Davide Pedersoli. 0000008989 00000 n 0 A famously inseparable friend of American mountain men and explorers, the walnut 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. Produced with rust brown finish, this musket features snake-shaped decoration with engraving embelishments, period-correct wooden ramrod, and large trigger guard. Copyright var date = new Date(); document.write(date.getFullYear()) [store_name]. 0000037734 00000 n The entirelock panel has been re-cut by hand. $35.00. The mark was modified to that shown in Figure II, with D to the left representing 1953. and the B to the right identifying the Birmingham Proof House. 0000004972 00000 n Recreating a history of more than 150 years, our models represent for collectors, shooters and hunters a wide range of guns, short and long, military and civil, that characterize the historic period between the 1730s and the 1890s. Thus they are usually very obviously stamped on the appropriate pressure-bearing parts where thay can easily be seen. About 50-60 million buffaloes roamed freely on the great plains; buffalo hunting thus became a way to make quick money. 0000004123 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. or at least proved, between July 1932 and June 1933. My wife and grand kids and my kids. The Hawkens larger bore and excellent accuracy ensured westward-bound explorers had a rifle that would decisively handle any beast encountered along the trail. 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. P1853 Enfield Armisport, Euroarms, Pedersoli Enfield Remove visible Italian Markings and relocate the Serial number to the bottom of the barrel. It is possibly the diminutive size of this mark, and its usually hidden location, which has led to it being described as 'secret'. Privacy policy 0000080946 00000 n Lock plate stamped with incorrect contractor name and date. 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. Copyright var date = new Date(); document.write(date.getFullYear()) [store_name]. Strip blue and polish to Armory Bright. Sighting is accomplished with steel sights with vertically adjustable rear. 0000012438 00000 n hWn7~>Bx)u YS#FN]a+oE^ Locks are engraved. 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 trigger of the Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II lever action rifle is a single action only, with an external hammer. Reproduction Enfields, especially armisport enfields like the one pictured above, Here's a corrected lock panel. Standard Armisport Enfield direct from the factory; Italian proof marks and serial number are very visible. You may not necessarily find specific date information within the text of particular pages, but often the images of advertisements or catalogue entries contain some dating 'give-away', such as the year in which a particular rifle achieved a notable competition score by someone, but which data is in graphic format and therefore not "searchable" by a text search engine. product where possible, and charges a fee which is donated to one or other of his chosen charities. - The Golden Century by John Knibbs. for Chronology of Enfield genre Training Rifles, Adapters & Cartridges, Chronology of Enfield genre Training Rifles, Adapters & Cartridges, BSA Mk.II Lightweight Martini International. 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 Brown Bess and 1766 Charleville muskets were supplied to the English and French armies respectively. 0000013906 00000 n (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); 0000008415 00000 n "PEDERSOLI" on the top right edge of the action and the serial no. A beautiful Pedersoli reproduction of an English side by side shotgun; an indispensable hunters companion for many years. Post-War rifles such as the BSA Model 12/15 will not carry this mark. Original Enfields never had color case hardening on their bands. The bottoms of the rifle barrels have Italian proofs, the left flat has a Pedersoli trade mark, "C5494" and "MADE IN ITALY", the right flat has "MK020 / CAL 45.70", Italian proofs and "BA" in box date code. Also be aware of the Birmingham Proof and Birmingham View marks - respectively BP and BV - each under a Crown. 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. This section is dedicated to technical tips on ammunition and, through short videos, operational tips on loading and cleaning muzzle-loading guns. The number below identified the inspector. 2019 Ted Fund Donors We go through the stock section-by-section and hand contour the lock panels, wrists, combs and forestock to the dimensions of originals. Pricing varies based on the plate chosen. Its 1:65 twist rate barrel ensures optimal performance from round balls. y}Qgf5k#g36rf0LB[f5N3k@d.uLp \T0L1V The Hawkens larger bore and excellent accuracy ensured westward-bound explorers had a rifle that would decisively handle any beast encountered along the trail. 0000004871 00000 n Inicio; Nota Biografica; Obra; Blogs. The Missouri River Hawken features a fast twist 1:24 .50 caliber barrel that is designed to give excellent performance from all modern sabot and high performance hunting projectiles. Sds_^M-g|4:&bU^0urL 0 j`_{d.0He`~)2;g1/x8H2Mm>X The overall length of this gun 95 cm / 37.4" and the excellent balance of the 3,3 kilograms (7.27 lbs) overall weight makes it easier and more comfortable to manage. | The Deluxe version in enriched with engraving and gold inlays on the polished lock, and Mortimer in gold lettering on the barrel. MxlqeohGu- Ky. Stamp correct "Store Keepers" marks on stock, Original Shortland Pattern Brown Bess muskets were stamped by, Inspectors to mark their approval on the buttstock of the King's Musket. {Za%a\#XDs9dE;*ci8=agercR"Vf|^z 96MXKk8}vd+X0L@skz j> 'th,6bB%t%]iNjNyksz+l4 C2&y*8NOalS?E:{'-~+[+GOk-cOcJ( oGljoR_Gb }6[w;vd ! endstream endobj 34 0 obj 782 endobj 35 0 obj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 34 0 R >> stream )9/q3YgYHH}c. trailer Sign up to receive news and special offers dedicated exclusively to you! 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. 0000001485 00000 n 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 barrel lug is marked "MADE IN ITALY", and the flats are marked with various Italian proof marks, "CAL 45-70", Pedersoli logo and import marking. . The buttstock also features an adjustable cheek riser and a Microcell technology buttpad that will absorb most of the felt recoil generated by the two generous hunting chamberings the Boarbuster Mark II is offered in. What else can you ask from a lever gun? 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 Markings: The left side of the frame has two Italian proof marks and the "CP" date code. Deluxe maple models are available with patch box as well. 35 45 0000039418 00000 n This mark was followed by the image of an anvil with PEDERSOLI above it in capital letters and the initials DAP inside the anvil. 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. All reproduction Brown Bess Muskets need a little reshaping and reworking toreplicate the graceful profile of original stocks David starts with the moldings on the lock. The date code letters were thus 1975 - A; 1976 - B; 1977 - C; 1978 - D; 1979 - E; 1980 - F. To give some idea of what you are looking for, the image below shows the mark, as Figure I, on a BSA Model 15 rifle. Recreating a history of more than 150 years, our models represent for collectors, shooters and hunters a wide range of guns, short and long, military and civil, that characterize the historic period between the 1730s and the 1890s. All right reserved | Davide Pedersoli S.r.l. The nano-ceramic based finish offers a superior level of resistance against corrosion, scratches and natural elements if compared to the solutions adopted on the previous entries in the Boarbuster line. It is available in two hard-hitting calibers that make it extremely effective on most European and north American preys. xb``e``yhXa`+(y-[6zX8-dRRh i9W@Zu"vl=d*b5,JqXx ,8Pl}C;a>aN )10Zx'@ R3 For whatever reason, Pedersoli's Short Land Pattern Brown Bess is marked "GRICE 1762". Lest they were confused with other characters, I and Q were not utilised, so the date letters to 1941 were as follows. 10 Years Collection Commemorative pistols, 10 Years Collection Commemorative muskets. BLock plate re-engraved with correct "TOWER" marking. 0000052569 00000 n Bosque de Palabras Good info. Davide Pedersoli, one of Italy's oldest manufacturers has had three logos since 1957. Capable of firing either shot or round ball, the Indian Trade Musket can be used for hunting, reenactment, or clay pigeon competition in the Manton R discipline.