MattRaymond
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Hello all,
I've just acquired a Pedersoli Pennsylvania Long Rifle, in flintlock. It's a .45 caliber with a browned barrel and is in great condition. It appears to have an aftermarket, high quality, lock on it. Most of the pictures I've seen of these rifles have color case hardened locks. This one is bright polished steel. I think it might be an L&R but it is not marked. The stock has had some extra inletting done on it so that the tumblers etc, have room to work. The gun was probably purchased in the late 80's or 90's. The guy I bought it from didn't know much about it, and he purchased it many years ago and never worked on it himself. It makes great spark, but I have yet to fire it. The overall condition of the gun is great, I'm just wondering what brand of lock it is. Here's a few pics...
Update..I looked at the proof mark on the barrel [BA] which, according to the internet, makes it 1991 vintage. I'm going to leave it as-is. I think it looks nice against the dark walnut.
I've just acquired a Pedersoli Pennsylvania Long Rifle, in flintlock. It's a .45 caliber with a browned barrel and is in great condition. It appears to have an aftermarket, high quality, lock on it. Most of the pictures I've seen of these rifles have color case hardened locks. This one is bright polished steel. I think it might be an L&R but it is not marked. The stock has had some extra inletting done on it so that the tumblers etc, have room to work. The gun was probably purchased in the late 80's or 90's. The guy I bought it from didn't know much about it, and he purchased it many years ago and never worked on it himself. It makes great spark, but I have yet to fire it. The overall condition of the gun is great, I'm just wondering what brand of lock it is. Here's a few pics...
Update..I looked at the proof mark on the barrel [BA] which, according to the internet, makes it 1991 vintage. I'm going to leave it as-is. I think it looks nice against the dark walnut.