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. However, for those wanting to bring the historical accuracy of their Brown Bess defarb "to the next level". 0000057983 00000 n The first is the provisional Gardone proof, consisting of a star . 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. . 0000012277 00000 n 0000001537 00000 n 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. 0000039439 00000 n It is available in two hard-hitting calibers that make it extremely effective on most European and north American preys. proof marks . 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. 0000001485 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. 0000006823 00000 n 0000005942 00000 n The system ceased to be used during 1941, since there was practically no civilian firearm production for the next five or six years, and, with war-time production levels reaching unprecedented proportions, almost all military proofing was effected within the various manufacturing facilities by Government inspectors. Post-War rifles such as the BSA Model 12/15 will not carry this mark. 0000007873 00000 n 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. We are so confident in the authenticity of our stock recontouring, that we even photographed one of our defarbed enfields side-by-side next to an original gun so that all can see, beyond a shadow of a doubt, thatour stock re-shaping is the highest quality. 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. 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. | Cookie preferences. 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. 0000038657 00000 n Davide Pedersoli, one of Italy's oldest manufacturers has had three logos since 1957. 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. Davide Pedersoli, one of Italy's oldest manufacturers has had three logos since 1957. Lest they were confused with other characters, I and Q were not utilised, so the date letters to 1941 were as follows. The blued barrels are slightly choked and chrome lined. The protective film is water proof and scratch resistant in a superior manner than normal camo films on the market can offer. HT=0+ @|7IqE.sQ"$9>tB}vUe&iF=P[mEjo(lHBRAu)0u^Y_8Ii)uLBAo*3 3SL*l4r_g[#}eF9ihFCym>s@MRFzaVLz8 This section is dedicated to technical tips on ammunition and, through short videos, operational tips on loading and cleaning muzzle-loading guns. %PDF-1.6 % Polish to Armory Bright. 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. 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. We go through the stock section-by-section and hand contour the lock panels, wrists, combs and forestock to the dimensions of originals. endstream endobj 42 0 obj <>stream 0000067226 00000 n THINGS THAT GO BANG! The left side of the barrel is marked with two proof marks. By clicking anywhere on the page, or scrolling down the content you can temporarily hide this banner. 0000004123 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. 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. With such B.S.A. The tang of the receiver has a serial number that starts with SH. 0000004778 00000 n 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. 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. Lock plate stamped with incorrect contractor name and date. The keenest researchers will search manufacturers' records where such are archived or available. 0000050678 00000 n The earliest was a diamond inside a circle. Buy online the general catalogue Davide Pedersoli. 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. 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. Date marks for the London Proof House did not commence until 1972 and are therefore of limited value in dating classic rifles. 0000004339 00000 n 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. y}Qgf5k#g36rf0LB[f5N3k@d.uLp \T0L1V hbbd```b``:"d?dHNk 2O,V e\ 5 @l7 vv*q+H3 T B 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". This section includes some long guns mostly used in America during the Indipendence War as well as in the following decades. endstream endobj 43 0 obj <> endobj 44 0 obj <>stream And quality is hell-bent guaranteed. 0000003020 00000 n With such B.S.A. We draw file off the Italian markings and serial number from the barrel and re-stamp the serial number out-of-sight. 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. The PedersoliBoarbuster Mark II rifle we're talking about today is a perfect example of a "modern classic": manufactured with the best and most modern materials and technologies that the Pedersoli company has access to, it traces its roots deeply on the tried-and-true, robust mechanical layout of the Winchester 1886 as upgraded in 1935 by the Winchester Model 71 hence why the product line is called the Pedersoli 86/71. 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. The earliest was a diamond inside a circle. 0000007642 00000 n Thanks to its lightness and accuracy, it became immensely popular in the American colonies. 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 mark was followed by the image of an anvil with PEDERSOLI above it in capital letters and the initials DAP inside the anvil. It utilizes a rear ghost ring style sight to give the fastest possible sight acquisition. {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 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.. 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". FOOD, All Rights Reserved. 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. Standard Armisport Enfield direct from the factory;Italian proof marks and serial number are very visible. Reproduction Enfields, especially armisport enfields like the one pictured above, Here's a corrected lock panel. 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. The Hawkens larger bore and excellent accuracy ensured westward-bound explorers had a rifle that would decisively handle any beast encountered along the trail. 0000001791 00000 n Copyright var date = new Date(); document.write(date.getFullYear()) [store_name]. 0000011515 00000 n Members; 8.2k Gender: Male Location: Baytown,Texas Interests: My wife and grand kids and my kids. The checkered and oil finished European walnut stock is completed with an English style cheek piece, while metal is treated to color case hardening. You must enable JavaScript to remove this banner. Sds_^M-g|4:&bU^0urL 0 j`_{d.0He`~)2;g1/x8H2Mm>X 0000006802 00000 n Powered by Invision Community. This mark Symbol Year of Proof X 1954 XI 1955 XII 1956 XIII 1957 XIV 1958 XV 1959 XVI 1960 XVII 1961 0000050889 00000 n The Kentucky rifle evolved from German hunting guns and was a major rival of the Brown Bess in its time. 0000003864 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. Lever-action rifles chambered in classic calibers such as .45/70 Government (1873) and .444 Marlin (1964) are still pretty popular worldwide particularly for wild boar hunting a type of hunting whose enthusiasts know all too well that these two calibers are best appreciated through lever-action rifles. NRA Life Patron, US Navy 1967-2001; Vintage motorcycle racing, restoring; CAS; Trap; Skeet; US&World History; Work DoD weapons R&D. 0000002293 00000 n By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. 0000005921 00000 n Italian Gun Manufactures Proof Marks & Dates. Buy online the general catalogue Davide Pedersoli. Double line borders are also done by hand-just likethe originals. 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. 10 Years Collection Commemorative pistols, 10 Years Collection Commemorative muskets. 0000001989 00000 n The two markings are shown below, the International to the left, and Century to the right. Here's a corrected lock panel. 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. The inside of the rifle barrels' forend iron is marked "020". From 1921 to 1951 Figure 1 applies, and for firearms proved between mid 1921 and mid 1922 the code letter is A. (BS) P.IVA - 00588030981 / C.F. 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. 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. u^-2nyjV-&weuy*yqbJg[ 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. In this section you will find some of the models used during the American Revolution. Original Enfields never had color case hardening on their bands. 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. The Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II lever-action rifle. 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. 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. 0000046756 00000 n I'd bet that CE was skipped as well (as are all "G" combos). %PDF-1.4 % 0000001338 00000 n %PDF-1.6 % 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 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. A sliding safety switch is located right behind the . 0000008989 00000 n 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. (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); 0000007839 00000 n 0000004871 00000 n First, the "GRICE" stamp is carefully filed in with weld, then the markings are filed off the tail of the lock plate, before the area is re-polished back to its original "armory bright" luster. 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 number below identified the inspector. startxref It is 48,3 cm / 19" long, and features either six grooves in a 1:18" pitch or twelve grooves in a 1:38" pitch depending from the caliber. Vous tes ici : churro cart rental bay area; circuit courts are also known as; pedersoli proof marks . After: Lock panel is evened out and cut deeper. Davide Pedersoli Company since 1957 produces and sells reproductions of muzzle loading historical pistols, free sale. 0000051711 00000 n 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.. Its 1:65 twist rate barrel ensures optimal performance from round balls. 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). 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. 0000001196 00000 n The process of correcting these historically inaccurate markings is difficult and labor intensive. 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. 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. Note that this is a pre-WWII rifle. Notice the "tear drop" finials behind the lock. We then polish the area back to an . Italian Proofmarks & Dates of Manufacture 1945 - 2030, shooting, hunting, fishing, blacksmithing. b` I"G3M9YCNxB5)f(1TVVA |7dZgM gBg >noPow l+zyU"^-0x5LH2O4~3z1RuYC.5,CJc38Z"(:o0IoJ(V-7Lvh{_.#DAh8 hWn7~>Bx)u YS#FN]a+oE^ Strip blue and polish to Armory Bright. 0000007663 00000 n This is rarely seen. H\n@~9&D 80@,2+Jk (k. 0000051690 00000 n 35 45 0000039738 00000 n I never saw it extended to 2030! Davide Pedersoli's philosophy has been and is to retrace history by offering superior quality products even in gun reproductions. The models used during this historical period are the Alamo rifle, Mod. Rifles without modern proof still regularly appear on the market, having lain in store for decades. 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. Pedersoli/Navy Arms Short Land Pattern Brown Bess (w/ lock plate). British and Commonwealth Service rifles can sometimes be dated by their serial numbers and prefixes, and the manufacturing works can be identified by manufacturers' coded leter and number marks. This again is rarely seen, except on very early mod-Symbol Year . Among the guns used by trappers we can also mention the Indian Trade Muskets and the Kentucky pistols. 74 0 obj <>stream 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. God Bless the USA! 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. Before: Historically inaccurate bluing and manufacturing info. The finished plate is a superb copy of the original Short Land 'Besses. MxlqeohGu- Ky. Defarbed Armisport Enfield: Serial number relocated to the bottom of the barrel,Italian proofmarks removed, barrel polished and correct London Proof Marks applied. '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\ Before: Incorrect color case hardened bands. Davide Pedersoli reproduction of an English pattern flintlock rifle featuring an octagon-to-round barrel. 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. $35.00. >RPo$Q2y4%TCpu352ji%:@"BHUSYX}n CQCY}B%I"T4~S-2 +{gzIE$Or}a;nY 98cjdi (1 D,)} endstream endobj startxref