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Proof , View and Black Powder or Nitro-Proof marks have to be easily visible to, for instance, the purchaser of a firearm. 45". This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. (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); 0000038284 00000 n I pray for all on the wire and all that I shoot with.After this last fight with cancer that my wife and GOD and all of you that prayed for her.Things change your outlook some. You can find them. 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. 0000003080 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); 2019 Ted Fund Donors We currently offer8 different contract lock plates. 0000057983 00000 n >RPo$Q2y4%TCpu352ji%:@"BHUSYX}n CQCY}B%I"T4~S-2 +{gzIE$Or}a;nY 98cjdi (1 D,)} Such a purchase additionally supports such researchers and their work, and is, long term, to the benefit of us all. Produced with rust brown finish, this musket features snake-shaped decoration with engraving embelishments, period-correct wooden ramrod, and large trigger guard. Among the most famous battles are the final one in San Jacinto and the Battle of the Alamo. 0000004339 00000 n 79 0 obj <>stream 104 Code following the model name on arms made for Sears, Roebuck . It is to be found under the barrel just foreward of the receiver, and requires removal of the fore-end woodwork to view. It seems fitting that "XXX" happened in the 70's. 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 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 is dedicated to technical tips on ammunition and, through short videos, operational tips on loading and cleaning muzzle-loading guns. 0000036933 00000 n Italian Gun Manufactures Proof Marks & Dates. Home; About. This mark was followed by the image of an anvil with PEDERSOLI above it in . It is worth mentioning one or two books in particular from which much data relevant to this website's subject matter can be sought. eCommerce Software by 3dcart. It utilizes a rear ghost ring style sight to give the fastest possible sight acquisition. Davide Pedersoli's philosophy has been and is to retrace history by offering superior quality products even in gun reproductions. Each one is hand-engraved and based off original plates. The Kentucky rifle evolved from German hunting guns and was a major rival of the Brown Bess in its time. Hitherto, John, who worked for the B.S.A. The earliest was a diamond inside a circle. 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. 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. Davide Pedersoli offers this reproduction in blue finish with polished brass fittings and oil finished walnut stock. Discover all the worlds Sport target shooting Hunting 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. Excellence, power, uncompromising datail, fully equipped. However, for those wanting to bring the historical accuracy of their Brown Bess defarb "to the next level". 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. Buy online the general catalogue Davide Pedersoli. The entirelock panel has been re-cut by hand. Its 1:65 twist rate barrel ensures optimal performance from round balls. 9401" and has Italian proof marks. He also thins out and re-profiles the "beaver tail" finial around the tang; as originals tang moldings were quite small and delicate. A faithful reproduction of long guns used by trading companies such as Northwest Co, Hudsons Bay Co., and American Fur Co. beginning in the late 1700s. Sights are accompanied by a set of 15 interchangeable inserts. 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. 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. A sliding safety switch is located right behind the . 0000006039 00000 n Defarbed Armisport Enfield: Serial number relocated to the bottom of the barrel,Italian proofmarks removed, barrel polished and correct London Proof Marks applied. The Hawkens larger bore and excellent accuracy ensured westward-bound explorers had a rifle that would decisively handle any beast encountered along the trail. -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 y}Qgf5k#g36rf0LB[f5N3k@d.uLp \T0L1V The Brown Bess and the 1763 Charleville muskets, respectively equipping the British and the French armies. The models used during this historical period are the Alamo rifle, Mod. 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. '9+ }`=swrE-OqmU>zAw$aAY@O| The inside of the rifle barrels' forend iron is marked "020". 0000028135 00000 n 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. 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. Our custom hand-engraved plates are exact copies of original London Contract plates. The bottom of the barrel is marked "SH38285", "dp" within a circle, and "PEDERSOLI - BLACK POWDER ONLY / SHARPS 32" - MADE IN ITALY /16 cal. 0000037713 00000 n By It is possibly the diminutive size of this mark, and its usually hidden location, which has led to it being described as 'secret'. 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. 0000007017 00000 n FOOD, Notice the "tear drop" finials behind the lock. Before: The front lock panel is uneven and undefined. For whatever reason, Pedersoli's Short Land Pattern Brown Bess is marked "GRICE 1762". Single action revolvers, Sharps and Rolling Block rifles were just some of the firearms used during that mythical period. 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. b` I"G3M9YCNxB5)f(1TVVA |7dZgM gBg >noPow l+zyU"^-0x5LH2O4~3z1RuYC.5,CJc38Z"(:o0IoJ(V-7Lvh{_.#DAh8 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. 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. 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. Allrightsreserved. The hand selected walnut stock receives fine checkering on both grip and forend. The protective film is water proof and scratch resistant in a superior manner than normal camo films on the market can offer. 0000001485 00000 n 0000005051 00000 n 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 Defarbed Armisport Enfield: Serial number relocated to the bottom of the barrel. 0000062843 00000 n 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. - 00919300178 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". The ISBN numbers for these reference books are in the bibliography. Lock plate stamped with incorrect contractor name and date. $35.00. Anschutz target rifles fall into this category, and their system is given on the page for these rifles. Codes and Markings. - 00919300178 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. This mark Symbol Year of Proof X 1954 XI 1955 XII 1956 XIII 1957 XIV 1958 XV 1959 XVI 1960 XVII 1961 Italian proofmarks removed, barrel polished and correct London Proof Marks applied. 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>} 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. MxlqeohGu- Ky. The tang of the receiver has a serial number that starts with SH. for Chronology of Enfield genre Training Rifles, Adapters & Cartridges, Chronology of Enfield genre Training Rifles, Adapters & Cartridges, BSA Mk.II Lightweight Martini International. The earliest was a diamond inside a circle. 0000001474 00000 n 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 rail also provides a perfect mounting point for optical sights in a forward, "Scout" position. %%EOF 0000006823 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. 101 Code following the model name on arms made for Sears, Roebuck & Company by Savage. 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. This model is equipped with a fast twist 1:24 50 caliber barrel to provide maximum performance to all modern hunting projectiles. Swapping made plates are machined copies of original Civil War import Enfields. THINGS THAT GO BANG! 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. 0000011827 00000 n C.-{.-~Q~vVW?[.aMF^fV?4J/:50fb0L@w6l=lMaCFnO,ta#ip:xCr3A?Z[Hi6? 0000039614 00000 n H|TMs0+Vcv~$C4=[Yb$9?dowy3YY^TO~&nV;r6gReI LiFZj2C&-zR` %PDF-1.4 % 0000001791 00000 n Proof , View and Black Powder or Nitro-Proof marks have to be easily visible to, for instance, the purchaser of a firearm. production was proved at Birmingham and the marks should therefore comply with these series. 0000057470 00000 n The work is then blended into the rest of the stock and the wrist and butt stock a re-profiled to match the originals. 22 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 25 /H [ 1485 306 ] /L 118117 /E 82195 /N 2 /T 117559 >> endobj xref 22 45 0000000016 00000 n A famously inseparable friend of American mountain men and explorers, the Hawken arose from the need for a rifle more practical in size and capability than the longer length and smaller caliber Pennsylvania rifles that preceded it. Peacekeepers, Molalla River Rangers, ORANGE COUNTY REGULATORS,UP THE CREEK GANG ,LIFE MEMBER OF JACKSON HOLE REGULATORS,DOOLEY GANG,PRAYER POSSE, Robbers Roost Vigilantes, Dammit Gang, RO II, Ozark Posse, Southern Missouri Rangers, Bear Creek Volunteers, Dooley Gang, Geezer Gang. For the latter, dates of introduction of military arms can be located within the Government "List of Changes" (LoCs) as can dates of obsolescence and of modification or upgrade to later marks. Buy online the general catalogue Davide Pedersoli. 74 0 obj <>stream In terms of solidity, versatility and modernity, the Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II currently represents the Summa of the evolution of the classic lever-action rifle design. The Deluxe version is enriched with hand finished engravings in style identical to those found on the original, covering lock, breech plug, tang, and trigger guard in fine English pattern. pXToX,YKt8*e69}ODULlgW1Sdv1iWq}9/msS]&1QezfN)9`TAC-r@,?+ .H9$B^'k#h*\i\2ea~pj8wpgx^^G yoOM3Fw (BS) P.IVA - 00588030981 / C.F. Privacy policy 0000109981 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. What else can you ask from a lever gun? Pedersoli/Navy Arms Short Land Pattern Brown Bess (w/ lock plate) Remove visible Italian Markings and relocate the Serial number to the bottom of the barrel. 0000004778 00000 n Davide Pedersoli, one of Italy's oldest manufacturers has had three logos since 1957. Pforzheim - Germany. Conjecture may suggest that perhaps there was even indecision at the Birmingham Proof House, and only a few rifles were stamped with an "I" in 1958 before "J" was substituted, or, a long shot, the 1957 "H" stamps wore out before the end of the year. The lock moldings of a stock Pedersoli Brown Bess. 0000039439 00000 n Each one is hand engraved by a master engraver, ensuring that the size, font, and spacing of the lettering is perfect. 0000050991 00000 n endstream endobj 43 0 obj <> endobj 44 0 obj <>stream Copyright var date = new Date(); document.write(date.getFullYear()) [store_name]. * With, for example, the BSA Model 15 or BSA Model 12/15 Martini-actioned rifles, the view mark should be visible both on the barrel and on the action body RHS top. 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". 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. 0000051690 00000 n A standard Pedersoli Brown Bess barrel. . American Revolution | Davide Pedersoli. trailer - Via Artigiani, 57 25063 Gardone V.T. 0 However, if an estimate of the rifle's age from other sources closely matches the date marks, then you probably have pinned down when it was made within a year or so. 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. BLock plate re-engraved with correct "TOWER" marking. The Deluxe version in enriched with engraving and gold inlays on the polished lock, and . Summer 2022. Davide Pedersoli, one of Italy's oldest manufacturers has had three logos since 1957. %PDF-1.6 % Sign up to receive news and special offers dedicated exclusively to you! This rifle is equipped with an elevation and windage adjustable Creedmoor rear sight and spirit-level tunnel front sight with windage adjustment micrometer screw. For B.S.A. or at least proved, between July 1932 and June 1933. Also be aware of the Birmingham Proof and Birmingham View marks - respectively BP and BV - each under a Crown. About 50-60 million buffaloes roamed freely on the great plains; buffalo hunting thus became a way to make quick money. 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. )9/q3YgYHH}c. Sds_^M-g|4:&bU^0urL 0 j`_{d.0He`~)2;g1/x8H2Mm>X 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 For BSA and Greener rifles view complete catalogues from 1908 to the mid 1930s on our. 0000039418 00000 n 0000005921 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. 0000064924 00000 n 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. '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\ 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. 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. This is not one of the standard Pedersoli or Pietta proof marks, nor is it a Uberti proof mark. 100 pages, available in 4 languages. 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. Section dedicated to the guns used during the Texas Revolution. BICBWmaybe a call to PIetta or Uberti would solve the mystery?? I saw that as wellnote that AE was used, but "BE" is skipped. 38 0 obj <> endobj 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. 0000009592 00000 n 0000052647 00000 n 0000004861 00000 n 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. 0000003020 00000 n 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. furniture packs spain murcia. The checkered and oil finished European walnut stock is completed with an English style cheek piece, while metal is treated to color case hardening. 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. 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. Compact in size with striking aesthetics. 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. Do not briefly glance over a page and assume that the information you require is not there. 0000002445 00000 n This is rarely seen. . There are two standardized proof house marks. Strip blue and polish to Armory Bright. From 1921 to 1951 Figure 1 applies, and for firearms proved between mid 1921 and mid 1922 the code letter is A. In this section you will find some of the models used during the American Revolution. The water table is marked with the Pedersoli logo and "MK . IT12346351005. All right reserved | Davide Pedersoli S.r.l. This section is dedicated to technical tips on ammunition and, through short videos, operational tips on loading and cleaning muzzle-loading guns. The Old Wild West, often referred to as the Wild West, encompasses the post-Civil War period, throughout the remainder of the 1800s until the last States joined the union. All right reserved | Davide Pedersoli S.r.l. 0000008224 00000 n 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. 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. 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. 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 Sharps rifle was undoubtedly the rifle built specifically of this period. 0000004871 00000 n The water table is marked with the Pedersoli logo and "MK . 0000046756 00000 n 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. 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. xb``e``yhXa`+(y-[6zX8-dRRh i9W@Zu"vl=d*b5,JqXx ,8Pl}C;a>aN )10Zx'@ R3 All right reserved | Pedersoli Davide & C. snc - Via Artigiani . They're rounded where the should be squared, and pointed where the should be rounded. The Hawkens larger bore and excellent accuracy ensured westward-bound explorers had a rifle that would decisively handle any beast encountered along the trail. Click the image to see the full catalogue, See also NOTES ON GUN BARREL PROOF by the LONDON & BIRMINGHAM PROOF HOUSES, Click here My wife and grand kids and my kids. Here's a corrected lock panel. The Hawkens larger bore and excellent accuracy ensured westward-bound explorers had a rifle that would decisively handle any beast encountered along the trail. Post-War rifles such as the BSA Model 12/15 will not carry this mark. The trigger of the Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II lever action rifle is a single action only, with an external hammer. Some older foreign manufactured firearms, such as pistols from Spain and Italy, will list a location, rather than a manufacturer.