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. From 1921 to 1951 Figure 1 applies, and for firearms proved between mid 1921 and mid 1922 the code letter is A. 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. 0000039439 00000 n 0000012277 00000 n C.-{.-~Q~vVW?[.aMF^fV?4J/:50fb0L@w6l=lMaCFnO,ta#ip:xCr3A?Z[Hi6? This shotgun is stocked in walnut. 0000007873 00000 n He also thins out and re-profiles the "beaver tail" finial around the tang; as originals tang moldings were quite small and delicate. However, for those wanting to bring the historical accuracy of their Brown Bess defarb "to the next level". Company for many years and holds most of those records not destroyed in enemy bombing raids on the factories during the War, has been willing to help date a particular B.S.A. Each one is hand engraved by a master engraver, ensuring that the size, font, and spacing of the lettering is perfect. Single action revolvers, Sharps and Rolling Block rifles were just some of the firearms used during that mythical period. 101 Code following the model name on arms made for Sears, Roebuck & Company by Savage. 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.. THINGS THAT GO BANG! Lock plate stamped with incorrect contractor name and date. 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. 0000050889 00000 n Compact in size with striking aesthetics. 0000008415 00000 n 0000005942 00000 n Markings: The left side of the frame has two Italian proof marks and the "CP" date code. Loaded with the same 240-grains ball of the .44 Magnum cartridge, .444 Marlin offers similar ballistic performances on vastly extended ranges, thus more akin than its predecessor to be chambered in hunting calibers, particularly on lever-action guns for which it has become an international standard ever since it was first launched in the mid-1960s. 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. 0000004861 00000 n 0000052548 00000 n A standard Pedersoli Brown Bess barrel. A sliding safety switch is located right behind the . 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. 0000010481 00000 n Thanks for posting those codesI use them quite often to make sure the correct parts are ordered. 9401" and has Italian proof marks. Pedersoli's new 3 band Enfield rifle testing at 50 and 100 m capandball 234K subscribers Subscribe 1.6K 172K views 9 years ago Please support us at: https://www.patreon.com/capandball This P53. The Texas Revolution took place between October 2, 1835 and April 21, 1836; as Texas settlers led a rebellion against Mexico to secure their freedom. 0000008989 00000 n The Sharps rifle was undoubtedly the rifle built specifically of this period. American Revolution | Davide Pedersoli. Double line borders are also done by hand-just likethe originals. 0000000016 00000 n Such research is a major part of the joy of owning, collecting and shooting classic or historic rifles. 0000001196 00000 n 0000052569 00000 n The blued barrels are slightly choked and chrome lined. Date marks for the London Proof House did not commence until 1972 and are therefore of limited value in dating classic rifles. 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. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. endstream endobj 39 0 obj <> endobj 40 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 41 0 obj <>stream Swapping made plates are machined copies of original Civil War import Enfields. Davide Pedersoli offers this reproduction in blue finish with polished brass fittings and oil finished walnut stock. Davide Pedersoli, one of Italy's oldest manufacturers has had three logos since 1957. The rear sight is installed on a double-ramp Weaver-Picatinny rail, allowing it to be positioned at four or twenty centimeters (1.57" to 11.81") from the receiver. 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. Standard Armisport Enfield direct from the factory; Italian proof marks and serial number are very visible. %%EOF The lock plates on reproduction enfields are not historically accurate; the color case is not done right and the stampsare not correct. "The Broad Arrow", and "The Lee-Enfield Story by Ian Skennerton, afford many specifics of manufacturers' and unit codes and proof marks, and of rifles of Enfield origin respectively. Optional: Remove "Grice 1762" from lock plate and hand engrave with "TOWER" (Pedersoli Only). on the top left edge. {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 All Rights Reserved. 0000078152 00000 n The Hawkens larger bore and excellent accuracy ensured westward-bound explorers had a rifle that would decisively handle any beast encountered along the trail. This rifle is equipped with an elevation and windage adjustable Creedmoor rear sight and spirit-level tunnel front sight with windage adjustment micrometer screw. Before: Historically inaccurate bluing and manufacturing info. Proof , View and Black Powder or Nitro-Proof marks have to be easily visible to, for instance, the purchaser of a firearm. 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. The trigger of the Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II lever action rifle is a single action only, with an external hammer. 0000046756 00000 n I'd bet that CE was skipped as well (as are all "G" combos). 0000003744 00000 n The Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II lever-action rifle. Ridgecrest, PRoC (Peoples Republic of California). 0000004871 00000 n This is mandatory, in the interests of public and personal safety, and any imported, previously un-proved firearm or "Sold out of Service" ex-military arm must be so proved. 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. The left side of the barrel is marked with two proof marks. 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. With such B.S.A. 79 0 obj <>stream 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. 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 section is dedicated to technical tips on ammunition and, through short videos, operational tips on loading and cleaning muzzle-loading guns. 0000067226 00000 n There is therefore an undeniable possibility that year letters after 1958 may each represent dates that should be advanced one year, with "Z" falling in 1975, although this would then conflict with the 1975 commencement of the next series. This would suggest that "I" as well as "Q" was no longer deemed to be ambiguous, as had previously been the case with the Fig.1 stamp configuration. After: Color case stripped and bands polished to armory bright. fW5Zi|Fki"Mf4i{~9wY C [[8jD=z"ef ~ZckGWE(}vE|4 FEMALE PEOPLE, Tusco Long Riders, Brown Township Regulators, Firelands Peacemakers, Ohio Valley Vigilantes, Indiana Black Powder Guild, OOWSS, Umpqua Regulators, Siuslaw River Rangers, RUCAS, Jefferson State Regulators, Klamath Cowboys, Wolverton Mt. This section includes rifles, carbines and pistols supplied to the French and European armies between the 2nd half of the 18th century and the 2nd half of the 19th century, actually involving the years of the Revolutionary Wars and of the First French Empire. Post-War rifles such as the BSA Model 12/15 will not carry this mark. All Rights Reserved. The earliest was a diamond inside a circle. Pedersoli Kodiak Mark IV Double Barrel Express RifleRamped blade front sight with brass bead and three folding leaf rear sights with 100, 200 and 300 yard markings on the smooth solid rib. In other words, a stock with any finish other than that which was applied by the factory will cost comparatively more to rework than a factory stock; as stocks finished with oil require a lot more work to strip and contour than the polymer-based finish found of factory finished stocks. furniture packs spain murcia. (BS) P.IVA - 00588030981 / C.F. $35.00. The rule is calibrated in millemetres. 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 0000027918 00000 n 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. 0000006039 00000 n Among the guns used by trappers we can also mention the Indian Trade Muskets and the Kentucky pistols. The finished plate is a superb copy of the original Short Land 'Besses. 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. Home; About. The Boarbuster Mark II is specifically conceived for battue hunting, particularly (but not limited to) wild boar hunting, and even more specially aimed to appeal those hunters who seek a hunting rifle offering the time-proven reliability and the rapid repeating capabilities of the lever action. Proof , View and Black Powder or Nitro-Proof marks have to be easily visible to, for instance, the purchaser of a firearm. Click the image to see the full catalogue, See also NOTES ON GUN BARREL PROOF by the LONDON & BIRMINGHAM PROOF HOUSES, Click here e"GK((((JYWo b>G{9NLc>O4N&+ n2 T^;y} 4E 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. Caliber: .45-70 Action Type: Single-Shot Front-Lifted Breech-Loaded Carbine Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked with the serial number "TD1037", the Pedersoli logo, "PEDERSOLI / MADE IN ITALY", "CAL .45-70", "CAT. The Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II is the most modern lever-action hunting rifle to come out of Italy. We currently offer8 different plates. 0000003864 00000 n Summer 2022. 0000001485 00000 n 0000078548 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. 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. 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. This section includes some long guns mostly used in America during the Indipendence War as well as in the following decades. It is possibly the diminutive size of this mark, and its usually hidden location, which has led to it being described as 'secret'. The keenest researchers will search manufacturers' records where such are archived or available. %PDF-1.4 % Sharps Black Widow Side by side cartridge shotguns High Wall Kodiak Mark IV Model 1886 Lever Action Model 86/71 Lever Action Model 86/71 Lever Action Boarbuster Rolling Block Springfield Trapdoor . All right reserved | Pedersoli Davide & C. snc - Via Artigiani . 0000007839 00000 n The earliest was a diamond inside a circle. 1922/23 - B; 1923/24 - C; 1924/25 - D; 1925/26 - E; 1926/27 - F; 1927/28 - G; 1928/29 - H; 1929/30 - J; 1930/31 - K; 1931/32 - L; 1932/33 - M; 1933/34 - N; 1934/35 - O; 1935/36 - P; 1936/37 - R; 1937/38 - S; 1938/39 - T; 1939/40 - U; 1940/41 - V. The alphabet was restarted several years post-war in 1950 with A, but now each letter change was made at the beginning of the year. They're rounded where the should be squared, and pointed where the should be rounded. 0000062843 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. 0000011827 00000 n 0000007642 00000 n 0000105361 00000 n | | Cookie preferences, 10 Years Collection Commemorative pistols, 10 Years Collection Commemorative muskets. The Kentucky rifle evolved from German hunting guns and was a major rival of the Brown Bess in its time. - Via Artigiani, 57 25063 Gardone V.T. An online platform dedicated to information about guns and shooting activities, as well as technical and cultural knowledge, for a better understanding and responsible approach to the gun world and its rules. The world records won by the various models of our range in the numerous championships constitute the most concrete proof of the quality of the historical guns produced by Davide Pedersoli. The trigger of the Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II lever action rifle is a single action only, with an external hammer. Powered by Invision Community. Produced with rust brown finish, this musket features snake-shaped decoration with engraving embelishments, period-correct wooden ramrod, and large trigger guard. HT=0+ @|7IqE.sQ"$9>tB}vUe&iF=P[mEjo(lHBRAu)0u^Y_8Ii)uLBAo*3 3SL*l4r_g[#}eF9ihFCym>s@MRFzaVLz8 y}Qgf5k#g36rf0LB[f5N3k@d.uLp \T0L1V It utilizes a rear ghost ring style sight to give the fastest possible sight acquisition. I saw that as wellnote that AE was used, but "BE" is skipped. However, date marks such as are under discussion and described below, are usually out of sight on the under-side of the barrel, and removal of fore-end furniture may be necessary to find them. <<9CAB7C9ADE9DBB4DB23FAD02FA255802>]>> Members; 8.2k Gender: Male Location: Baytown,Texas Interests: My wife and grand kids and my kids. The coding was not reintroduced until 1952. 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. The popularity of the Pedersoli Boarbuster model led the company to develop and market an upgraded variant, dubbed the Boarbuster Mark II, retaining most defining features of the previous variants while offering new and improved traits in terms of versatility, compatibility with accessories, and capability to withstand heavy use in adverse conditions. Privacy policy The checkered and oil finished European walnut stock is completed with an English style cheek piece, while metal is treated to color case hardening. 0000036933 00000 n 0000005085 00000 n Confusion remains; unless you know differently. 0000036564 00000 n December 20, 2013 in SASS Wire, Here are the codes for knowing when your Italian-manufactured firearm was made (proof date), This is from an Italian shotgun Website: shotguns.se/html/italy.htm, http://www.dakotaskipper.net/ebay/Italian_Proof_Date_Codes_1945_-_2030.pdf. Add correct London or Birmingham Proofs $60.00 We draw file off the Italian markings and serial number from the barrel and re-stamp the serial number out-of-sight. 4 22 Hornet Single Shot Carbine Mfd in 1975 . 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. 0000105108 00000 n endstream endobj 42 0 obj <>stream 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 recontouring and reshapingprocess is very meticulous and we pride ourselves on the historically accuracy of our stock re-shaping. g Reproduction Enfields, especially armisport enfields like the one pictured above,come from the factory with lock panels that aren't the right size or shape. Copyright2016-2023 DigitoolmediaSrls VATNo. Davide Pedersoli Company since 1957 produces and sells reproductions of muzzle loading historical pistols, free sale. By clicking anywhere on the page, or scrolling down the content you can temporarily hide this banner. 0000002932 00000 n 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. 0000038657 00000 n 0000008224 00000 n 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. Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II: the modern lever-action rifle, Sightmark Wolverine 1x23 CSR red dot sight, Glock announces the new G45, G17 and G19 Gen5 MOS pistols, Extrema Ratio 25 years: Misericordia Desert, IWA OutdoorClassics 2023: highlights on a revolutionary edition, Chiappa Firearms M6 X-Caliber: the survival rifle coming from the sky, SIG Sauer MCX SPEAR .277 Fury semi-automatic rifle, Smith & Wesson introduces the M&P 9 M2.0 Compact Optics-Ready Spec Series pistol kit. u^-2nyjV-&weuy*yqbJg[ 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". This section is dedicated to technical tips on ammunition and, through short videos, operational tips on loading and cleaning muzzle-loading guns. 0000028135 00000 n 0000037734 00000 n A faithful Davide Pedersoli reproduction of one of the most famous rifles in the field of precision target shooting. 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. From the golden age of the American long rifle (1760-1840), and renowned for their accuracy, this Pedersoli reproduction reveals meticulous detail in both metal and wood. Deluxe maple models are available with patch box as well. Pricing varies based on the plate chosen. IT12346351005. For a complete list of the plates we offer, as well as pricing information, click. 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. Original Enfields never had color case hardening on their bands. 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. 0000001338 00000 n Historically inaccurate maker's marks arevery present on the side of the barrel. 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. Note that this is a pre-WWII rifle. 0000008724 00000 n This again is rarely seen, except on very early mod-Symbol Year . The world records won by the various models of our range in the numerous championships constitute the most concrete proof of the quality of the historical guns produced by Davide Pedersoli. or at least proved, between July 1932 and June 1933. The firm grip effect increases with humidity or hand sweating. 0000002052 00000 n Buy online the general catalogue Davide Pedersoli. startxref 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. 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. Sighting is accomplished with steel sights with vertically adjustable rear. proof marks . 0000001247 00000 n 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). Quite apart from such dating information as we have been able to provide on many of the individual rifle types included on this website, there are other ways in which you may be able to confirm the date of manufacture, or at least the date of proof, of your rifle.