The Deluxe version in enriched with engraving and gold inlays on the polished lock, and . Hitherto, John, who worked for the B.S.A. 0000004972 00000 n By clicking the "OK" button, you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. e"GK((((JYWo b>G{9NLc>O4N&+ n2 Date marks for the London Proof House did not commence until 1972 and are therefore of limited value in dating classic rifles. About 50-60 million buffaloes roamed freely on the great plains; buffalo hunting thus became a way to make quick money. 0000005072 00000 n The trigger of the Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II lever action rifle is a single action only, with an external hammer. . The Deluxe version in enriched with engraving and gold inlays on the polished lock, and Mortimer in gold lettering on the barrel. r2 e< 1{Vk)} The earliest was a diamond inside a circle. H|TMs0+Vcv~$C4=[Yb$9?dowy3YY^TO~&nV;r6gReI LiFZj2C&-zR` BLock plate re-engraved with correct "TOWER" marking. A faithful Davide Pedersoli reproduction of one of the most famous rifles in the field of precision target shooting. The Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II is the most modern lever-action hunting rifle to come out of Italy. 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 Pedersoli's guns are produced to the highest quality standard. You must enable JavaScript to remove this banner. In this section you will find some of the models used during the American Revolution. 0000002932 00000 n 104 Code following the model name on arms made for Sears, Roebuck . 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. With such B.S.A. - The Golden Century by John Knibbs. It is to be found under the barrel just foreward of the receiver, and requires removal of the fore-end woodwork to view. The coding was not reintroduced until 1952. 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. American Revolution | Davide Pedersoli 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. Davide Pedersoli | Reproduction and sale of historical muzzle-loading For more information about price and availability in a specific country please contact your local dealer. We then polish the area back to an . 0000009592 00000 n 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. In this instance, the code letter is 'M' for 1932-33, indicating that the rifle was manufacture. proof marks . 0000052647 00000 n This again is rarely seen, except on very early mod-Symbol Year . Codes and Markings. The entirelock panel has been re-cut by hand. Because many rifles may have been imported or, prior to sale on the civilian market, have only had military proof marks, then dating from the Birmingham or London Proof House marks needs to be treated with a degree of both caution and common sense. | Cookie preferences, 10 Years Collection Commemorative pistols, 10 Years Collection Commemorative muskets. Basic information on these lines is on site from our Chronology of Enfield genre Training Rifles, Adapters & Cartridges. 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. By clicking anywhere on the page, or scrolling down the content you can temporarily hide this banner. Model 1805 Harpers Ferry Pistol: Building the Davide-Pedersoli Kit 0000001537 00000 n 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. %PDF-1.4 % 0 We draw file off the Italian markings and serial number from the barrel and re-stamp the serial number out-of-sight. Good info. endstream endobj 42 0 obj <>stream Buy online the general catalogue Davide Pedersoli. Inseparable companion in life, the rifle, mainly a flintlock, was the tool of survival and defense. Proof , View and Black Powder or Nitro-Proof marks have to be easily visible to, for instance, the purchaser of a firearm. (BS) P.IVA - 00588030981 / C.F. 0000007642 00000 n 0000002293 00000 n 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. 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. 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 left side of the barrel is marked with two proof marks. 9401" and has Italian proof marks. Standard Armisport Enfield direct from the factory; Italian proof marks and serial number are very visible. 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. Post-War rifles such as the BSA Model 12/15 will not carry this mark. 38 0 obj <> endobj We specialize in correcting these flaws. Fortunately, many of these scholars make their work available to the public in reference books, and details of a number of the most useful ones are to be found in our Bibliography. There are two standardized proof house marks. 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. Davide Pedersoli's philosophy has been and is to retrace history by offering superior quality products even in gun reproductions. 0000005085 00000 n The earliest was a dia-mond inside a circle. 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. 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. 0000105711 00000 n A sliding safety switch is located right behind the hammer itself, at thumb reach, easy and quick to operate by left-hand and right-hand shooters alike. Pedersoli Kodiak Mark IV Double Barrel Express Rifle 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. 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". Bosque de Palabras *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~'? 0000008724 00000 n 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: incorrect "1853 Enfield" stamp on Armisport lock plate, tom, hand-engravedPott and Hunt plate installed, Rear swivel replaced with Original Enfield swivel, Front swivel replaced with corrected "center stud" swivel, All Italian Reproduction Enfield stocks, whether they be Armisport, Euroarms, or Pedersoliare generally fat and lumpy and they're lock panels are never shaped correctly. 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. This shotgun is stocked in walnut. The checkered and oil finished European walnut stock is completed with an English style cheek piece, while metal is treated to color case hardening. 102 Code following the model name on arms made for Sears, Roebuck & Company by Savage. 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. 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. 2019 Ted Fund Donors Deluxe maple models are available with patch box as well. Pedersoli/Navy Arms Short Land Pattern Brown Bess (w/ lock p - Lodgewood By the time the Shortland pattern musket was standardized, the "tear drop"-shaped finials found on the Long Land Pattern Bess had been eliminated in favor of a simple point. Italian Proofmarks & Dates of Manufacture 1945 - 2030 %%EOF Swapping made plates are machined copies of original Civil War import Enfields. All right reserved | Pedersoli Davide & C. snc - Via Artigiani . Strip blue and polish to Armory Bright. startxref 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. 100 pages, available in 4 languages. All Rights Reserved. Co. civilian production of target and sporting rifles, then purchase a copy of " B.S.A. The barrel of my Pedersoli 1859 Sharps carbine is very prominently marked on the bottom of the barrel just forward of the forestock. 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. 0000036564 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. This is rarely seen. 0000067226 00000 n Pedersoli Model 1863 Sharps Sporting .45 Caliber BP Single Shot Rifle 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. Click the image to see the full catalogue, See also NOTES ON GUN BARREL PROOF by the LONDON & BIRMINGHAM PROOF HOUSES, Click here Copyright var date = new Date(); document.write(date.getFullYear()) [store_name]. Dating your rifle - British barrel marking date codes 103 Code following the model name on arms made for Sears, Roebuck & Company by Marlin. 0000051711 00000 n The Kentucky rifle evolved from German hunting guns and was a major rival of the Brown Bess in its time. The firm grip effect increases with humidity or hand sweating. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. 0000050991 00000 n T^;y} 4E xb``e``yhXa`+(y-[6zX8-dRRh i9W@Zu"vl=d*b5,JqXx ,8Pl}C;a>aN )10Zx'@ R3 The stock and forend of the Boarbuster Mark II rifle feature a black Soft Touch finish and a slip-proof checkering on all contact surfaces, including the pleasurably ergonomic pistol grip. Commander 4th Louisiana Delta Rifles NRA Certified Muzzleloading Instructor 02-20-2021 #3 jaegerstutzen Team: 20th GA Member 06456 Join Date Apr 2013 0000006039 00000 n 0000038657 00000 n 0000039439 00000 n 0000003864 00000 n Excellence, power, uncompromising datail, fully equipped. 0000006802 00000 n The plate then is sent off to our master engraver, who hand engraves both the "TOWER" marking and the double line border on to the lock plate. 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. 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. The Hawkens larger bore and excellent accuracy ensured westward-bound explorers had a rifle that would decisively handle any beast encountered along the trail. 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. 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. 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. Lock plate stamped with incorrect contractor name and date. Thanks for posting those codesI use them quite often to make sure the correct parts are ordered. This so-called "secret" marking system was as follows, with the marks illustrated below applying as indicated. MxlqeohGu- Ky. This section is dedicated to technical tips on ammunition and, through short videos, operational tips on loading and cleaning muzzle-loading guns. With such B.S.A. 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. 0000039738 00000 n 0000012277 00000 n pXToX,YKt8*e69}ODULlgW1Sdv1iWq}9/msS]&1QezfN)9`TAC-r@,?+ .H9$B^'k#h*\i\2ea~pj8wpgx^^G yoOM3Fw 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. 56 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<8869409DF20582448D0BEB39BE16629E><1D71A75CDB48AC4CAF25DD192C0A4EE2>]/Index[38 37]/Info 37 0 R/Length 97/Prev 798164/Root 39 0 R/Size 75/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream It utilizes a rear ghost ring style sight to give the fastest possible sight acquisition. 0000006823 00000 n Discover all the worlds Sport target shooting Hunting 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. The blued barrels are slightly choked and chrome lined. Summer 2022. And quality is hell-bent guaranteed. PDF Unraveling The Mystery Of Icons - ACWSA 0000057983 00000 n Thus they are usually very obviously stamped on the appropriate pressure-bearing parts where thay can easily be seen. Usual Henry appearance with 24-1/4 oct bbl with integral magazine tube. 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. 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. pedersoli proof marks - tedfund.org 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. This section includes some long guns mostly used in America during the Indipendence War as well as in the following decades. 0000013943 00000 n This is rarely seen. 0000110238 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); Need to specify this is a walnut gun. The inside of the rifle barrels' forend iron is marked "020". BICBWmaybe a call to PIetta or Uberti would solve the mystery?? The Brown Bess and 1766 Charleville muskets were supplied to the English and French armies respectively. It is possibly the diminutive size of this mark, and its usually hidden location, which has led to it being described as 'secret'. The .444 Marlin cartridge was first introduced in 1964. . 0000105108 00000 n Allrightsreserved. Note that this is a pre-WWII rifle. 0000000016 00000 n The lock plates on reproduction enfields are not historically accurate; the color case is not done right and the stampsare not correct. Optional: Remove "Grice 1762" from lock plate and hand engrave with "TOWER" (Pedersoli Only). 45". - Via Artigiani, 57 25063 Gardone V.T. 0000011827 00000 n Davide Pedersoli Company since 1957 produces and sells reproductions of muzzle loading historical pistols, free sale. 0000004778 00000 n 100 pages, available in 4 languages. Pforzheim - Germany. 0000080318 00000 n Reproduction Enfields, especially armisport enfields like the one pictured above, Here's a corrected lock panel.