Stocked in walnut that has been stained a medium brown, this attractive percussion longrifle is used with a few handling marks. Trimmed in brass, the polished furniture has developed an nice mellow patina. This sleek percussion longrifle is .50 caliber, with 39" browned octagon barrel, nickel silver blade front sight, early traditional rear sight, and color case hardened lock. Manufactured by Davide Pedersoli & Co. of Italy. With a trigger reach of 14-1/4" and an overall weight of 7.6 pounds, this rifle has been built with today's larger shooter, someone over 5'10", in mind.
The .50 caliber barrel is rifled with a 1 in 48" twist for a tightly patched round ball. The rear sight is positioned 11" ahead of the breech, about 2" behind the balance point, in the location much preferred by older shooters with corrective lenses. The corresponding front sight is located 2" behind the muzzle. The 39" octagon barrel is marked with various Pedersoli markings including the caliber, .50, on the left oblique flat. The barrel is finished a dark chocolate brown with a few small marks from handling.
This longrifle's best feature is the attractive walnut stock, smooth factory varnish finish which is in excellent condition. The rifle is not decorated or fancy. No entry pipe is fitted, and no pins or lugs are needed, since rod pipe mounting screws also attach the forend to the barrel. A molding along the forend ends with a relief at the muzzle, to allow your fingers to easily grip and remove the rod. No decorative muzzle cap or toeplate is used on Frontier rifles. The polished brass triggerguard is surface mounted with a brass screw at rear, and a retaining pin at front. The triggerguard has a medium large bow, to accept the double set triggers. The back view shows the classic Kentucky rifle style cheek piece, and side panel. No sideplate, muzzle cap, or ramrod entry pipe is fitted.
The large rifle size percussion lock is color case hardened in mottled colors. The drum is fitted with a stainless steel nipple. Double lever double set triggers are correctly tuned to fire set or unset. You may cock the lock, or set the triggers, in any sequence. Thus, this rifle will serve you well when hunting small game during cold weather. A tiny adjustment screw, between the two triggers, controls trigger release. Turn it inboard, until the set feature is disabled, for use during very cold weather. Don't risk an accidental discharge. Numb fingers cannot feel the very light touch of this double set trigger, when set. When disabled, the rifle has a normal trigger release, probably about 4 pounds or a bit more, ideal for hunting. When enabled, you can set a very light trigger release, ideal for match shooting, or hunting small game in moderate weather.
A used percussion Pedersoli Frontier rifle with a bright well maintained bore. Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.