Italian Proofmarks & Dates of Manufacture 1945 - 2030 79 0 obj <>stream Italian proofmarks removed, barrel polished and correct London Proof Marks applied. Rifles Black Powder | Italian Firearms Group T^;y} 4E 'qP i 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. 0000080318 00000 n Davide Pedersoli S.r.l. %PDF-1.6 % Davide Pedersoli Company since 1957 produces and sells reproductions of muzzle loading historical pistols, free sale. 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. 0000052647 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. 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 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. H\j0~ Basic information on these lines is on site from our Chronology of Enfield genre Training Rifles, Adapters & Cartridges. 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, one of Italy's oldest manufacturers has had three logos since 1957. After 2 long years marked by a world-wide pandemic filled with catastrophe, limitations, deprivations, and social upheaval, we were finally able to hug old friends and meet new ones, the MLAIC athletes who proved themselves, once again, competing at two different European locations, during the summer month of August 2022. 0000004339 00000 n The Deluxe version in enriched with engraving and gold inlays on the polished lock, and Mortimer in gold lettering on the barrel. The lock plates on reproduction enfields are not historically accurate; the color case is not done right and the stampsare not correct. 0000105108 00000 n 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". 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. NRA Life Patron, US Navy 1967-2001; Vintage motorcycle racing, restoring; CAS; Trap; Skeet; US&World History; Work DoD weapons R&D. Among the guns used by trappers we can also mention the Indian Trade Muskets and the Kentucky pistols. The two markings are shown below, the International to the left, and Century to the right. 0000001989 00000 n We specialize in correcting these flaws. Sighting is accomplished with steel sights with vertically adjustable rear. P1853 Enfield Armisport, Euroarms, Pedersoli Enfield Remove visible Italian Markings and relocate the Serial number to the bottom of the barrel. The firm grip effect increases with humidity or hand sweating. These marks are also not to be confused with the crossed flags (pennants) stamp of the miltary proof markings, which may carry similar letter codes identifying the country and/or place of inspection. 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. r2 e< 1{Vk)} This recontouring and reshapingprocess is very meticulous and we pride ourselves on the historically accuracy of our stock re-shaping. 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 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. Pedersoli Repro Allin Conversion Springfield Trapdoor .45-70 Govt 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. 0000050991 00000 n The 1795 Springfield and the 1816 Harper's Ferry, inspired by the . Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 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. 0000009592 00000 n Standard Armisport Enfield direct from the factory;Italian proof marks and serial number are very visible. 0000011515 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. 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. 2019 Ted Fund Donors The earliest was a diamond inside a circle. 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. 38 0 obj <> endobj We currently offer8 different contract lock plates. 0000010481 00000 n 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. 0000110238 00000 n By 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 first is the provisional Gardone proof, consisting of a star . 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. 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. Date marks for the London Proof House did not commence until 1972 and are therefore of limited value in dating classic rifles. The models used during this historical period are the Alamo rifle, Mod. The entirelock panel has been re-cut by hand. The rule is calibrated in millemetres. Anschutz target rifles fall into this category, and their system is given on the page for these rifles. | Cookie preferences. This model is equipped with a fast twist 1:24 50 caliber barrel to provide maximum performance to all modern hunting projectiles. Pedersoli Kodiak MK IV Mark 4 .45-70 Gov't/12 GA Double Rifle SXS 9401" and has Italian proof marks. HMo09..0pl4jub(FZf=~$ABP(XLP +J+J+J+J4+J4+Ji4F`4F`4fCg~1x:4lCC6a` ? ? Proof , View and Black Powder or Nitro-Proof marks have to be easily visible to, for instance, the purchaser of a firearm. FOOD, 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. 0000004861 00000 n 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. %%EOF (BS) P.IVA - 00588030981 / C.F. 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 work is then blended into the rest of the stock and the wrist and butt stock a re-profiled to match the originals. 0000005942 00000 n Codes and Markings - ProofHouse.com 101 Code following the model name on arms made for Sears, Roebuck & Company by Savage. Pedersoli's new 3 band Enfield rifle testing at 50 and 100 m This is rarely seen. 100 pages, available in 4 languages. 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. 0000006802 00000 n A sliding safety switch is located right behind the . Each one is hand-engraved and based off original plates. 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.. 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. 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. American Revolution | Davide Pedersoli Thus they are usually very obviously stamped on the appropriate pressure-bearing parts where thay can easily be seen. . 0000001196 00000 n * A 1930s BSA brochure for their rifles included a page relating to proof of same. 0000038284 00000 n 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. For whatever reason, Pedersoli's Short Land Pattern Brown Bess is marked "GRICE 1762". Lock plate stamped with incorrect contractor name and date. By clicking anywhere on the page, or scrolling down the content you can temporarily hide this banner. Akin to the longstanding hallmarking system for British silverware, in which letter codes relate to years of manufacture or importation, is an equivalent employed by the British Proof Houses. This is nothing new, and proof-house date marks from years past may still not indicate the rifle's date of manufacture. 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. 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. 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. 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.. 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 worth mentioning one or two books in particular from which much data relevant to this website's subject matter can be sought. C.-{.-~Q~vVW?[.aMF^fV?4J/:50fb0L@w6l=lMaCFnO,ta#ip:xCr3A?Z[Hi6? Notice the "tear drop" finials behind the lock. Ridgecrest, PRoC (Peoples Republic of California). Click the image to see the full catalogue, See also NOTES ON GUN BARREL PROOF by the LONDON & BIRMINGHAM PROOF HOUSES, Click here Its 1:65 twist rate barrel ensures optimal performance from round balls. {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 Pennsylvania, Kentuky and Hawken rifles were among the ones of the North American Trappers during the old west period. Optional: Remove "Grice 1762" from lock plate and hand engrave with "TOWER" (Pedersoli Only). There are a number of methods by which it may be possible for a rifle to be dated, or at least bracketed between certain years of manufacture. 0000013676 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. 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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. Need to specify this is a walnut gun. Bosque de Palabras It utilizes a rear ghost ring style sight to give the fastest possible sight acquisition. The Hawkens larger bore and excellent accuracy ensured westward-bound explorers had a rifle that would decisively handle any beast encountered along the trail. Davide Pedersoli | Reproduction and sale of historical muzzle-loading PDF BY DENNIS ADLER - Castpics The earliest was a dia-mond inside a circle. 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. endstream endobj startxref 4 22 Hornet Single Shot Carbine Mfd in 1975 . pedersoli proof marks - tedfund.org Deluxe maple models are available with patch box as well. Note that this is a pre-WWII rifle. And quality is hell-bent guaranteed. Dating your rifle - British barrel marking date codes God Bless the USA! 0000005051 00000 n 0000002932 00000 n - Via Artigiani, 57 25063 Gardone V.T. 0000005085 00000 n 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. It is possibly the diminutive size of this mark, and its usually hidden location, which has led to it being described as 'secret'. 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