Post-War rifles such as the BSA Model 12/15 will not carry this mark. 0000109981 00000 n The 1795 Springfield and the 1816 Harper's Ferry, inspired by the . . 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. 0000001989 00000 n The Hawkens larger bore and excellent accuracy ensured westward-bound explorers had a rifle that would decisively handle any beast encountered along the trail. Strip blue and polish to Armory Bright. 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. Among the classic Winchester design features retained by the Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II are the top ejection and the side-mounted loading port. 'qP i However, for those wanting to bring the historical accuracy of their Brown Bess defarb "to the next level". 0000037734 00000 n Loaded with the same 240-grains ball of the .44 Magnum cartridge, .444 Marlin offers similar ballistic performances on vastly extended ranges, thus more akin than its predecessor to be chambered in hunting calibers, particularly on lever-action guns for which it has become an international standard ever since it was first launched in the mid-1960s. The Finished Product, completely re-worked. 0000005072 00000 n 0000050991 00000 n trailer 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. 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 0000003080 00000 n Their health and their love.I love The people I have gotten to meet in sass and the ones that have just talked to on the wire.I do like to shoot and pick on people at the shoot.I love the hugs I get and the ones I will get when I meet some on you people. For B.S.A. This section includes some long guns mostly used in America during the Indipendence War as well as in the following decades. From 1975 a further modification was made to the mark, as in Figure III, with another adjustment soon after to Figure IV. However, we have been made aware, by a contributor, of two contemporary rifles, a BSA Mk.II Lightweight Martini International and a BSA Century, that each carry what certainly appears to be the letter "I" in the left quadrant (as in Fig.II above). Click the image to see the full catalogue, See also NOTES ON GUN BARREL PROOF by the LONDON & BIRMINGHAM PROOF HOUSES, Click here 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. %%EOF 79 0 obj <>stream 35 0 obj <> endobj In this instance, the code letter is 'M' for 1932-33, indicating that the rifle was manufacture. 0000036564 00000 n This mark Symbol Year of Proof X 1954 XI 1955 XII 1956 XIII 1957 XIV 1958 XV 1959 XVI 1960 XVII 1961 When we're finished, you can't tell the markings were ever there. 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. eCommerce Software by 3dcart. This is nothing new, and proof-house date marks from years past may still not indicate the rifle's date of manufacture. 0000003864 00000 n Markings: The left side of the frame has two Italian proof marks and the "CP" date code. '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\ The Kentucky rifle evolved from German hunting guns and was a major rival of the Brown Bess in its time. 0000006039 00000 n 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. <<9CAB7C9ADE9DBB4DB23FAD02FA255802>]>> 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. 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. 0000012438 00000 n Note: This price only applies to stocks that have not already been refinished by a previous owner. 0000007017 00000 n 0000007642 00000 n . 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. 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". Allrightsreserved. 0000052569 00000 n 0000046756 00000 n The earliest was a diamond inside a circle. There are two standardized proof house marks. The Hawkens larger bore and excellent accuracy ensured westward-bound explorers had a rifle that would decisively handle any beast encountered along the trail. T^;y} 4E A defarbed Brown Bess barrel-the maker's mark is removed and the area is polished to the correct "Armory Bright" satin luster. All right reserved | Davide Pedersoli S.r.l. The first is the provisional Gardone proof, consisting of a star . . In other words, a stock with any finish other than that which was applied by the factory will cost comparatively more to rework than a factory stock; as stocks finished with oil require a lot more work to strip and contour than the polymer-based finish found of factory finished stocks. - 00919300178 0000039418 00000 n As far as we are aware, all B.S.A. A standard Pedersoli Brown Bess barrel. The .444 Marlin cartridge was first introduced in 1964. 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. mark, while more recent production has been seen using both an emblem and company name. Sign up to receive news and special offers dedicated exclusively to you! - 00919300178 0000039738 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. The keenest researchers will search manufacturers' records where such are archived or available. Pennsylvania, Kentuky and Hawken rifles were among the ones of the North American Trappers during the old west period. 0000064924 00000 n 4 22 Hornet Single Shot Carbine Mfd in 1975 . Each one is hand engraved by a master engraver, ensuring that the size, font, and spacing of the lettering is perfect. startxref Ridgecrest, PRoC (Peoples Republic of California). Thanks for posting those codesI use them quite often to make sure the correct parts are ordered. 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. %PDF-1.4 % For more information about price and availability in a specific country please contact your local dealer. 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. 0000036933 00000 n This section is dedicated to technical tips on ammunition and, through short videos, operational tips on loading and cleaning muzzle-loading guns. Do not briefly glance over a page and assume that the information you require is not there. Optional: Remove "Grice 1762" from lock plate and hand engrave with "TOWER" (Pedersoli Only). furniture packs spain murcia. The inside of the rifle barrels' forend iron is marked "020". 101 Code following the model name on arms made for Sears, Roebuck & Company by Savage. We then polish the area back to an . 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. 0000039614 00000 n 0000080318 00000 n The firm grip effect increases with humidity or hand sweating. 0 With such B.S.A. 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. 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. 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. The models used during this historical period are the Alamo rifle, Mod. . 45". Home; About. 102 Code following the model name on arms made for Sears, Roebuck & Company by Savage. P1853 Enfield Armisport, Euroarms, Pedersoli Enfield Remove visible Italian Markings and relocate the Serial number to the bottom of the barrel. 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. 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. Polish to Armory Bright. This recontouring and reshapingprocess is very meticulous and we pride ourselves on the historically accuracy of our stock re-shaping. 0000037713 00000 n The lock moldings of a stock Pedersoli Brown Bess. Our custom hand-engraved plates are exact copies of original London Contract plates. It seems fitting that "XXX" happened in the 70's. 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. endstream endobj 43 0 obj <> endobj 44 0 obj <>stream This section is dedicated to technical tips on ammunition and, through short videos, operational tips on loading and cleaning muzzle-loading guns. hWn7~>Bx)u YS#FN]a+oE^ We currently offer8 different plates. Powered by Invision Community. 0000005921 00000 n Usual Henry appearance with 24-1/4 oct bbl with integral magazine tube. Sharps Black Widow Side by side cartridge shotguns High Wall Kodiak Mark IV Model 1886 Lever Action Model 86/71 Lever Action Model 86/71 Lever Action Boarbuster Rolling Block Springfield Trapdoor . 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. - The Golden Century by John Knibbs. 56 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<8869409DF20582448D0BEB39BE16629E><1D71A75CDB48AC4CAF25DD192C0A4EE2>]/Index[38 37]/Info 37 0 R/Length 97/Prev 798164/Root 39 0 R/Size 75/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream MxlqeohGu- Ky. Before: The front lock panel is uneven and undefined. Among the guns used by trappers we can also mention the Indian Trade Muskets and the Kentucky pistols. endstream endobj startxref 0000078548 00000 n One of Pedersoli's numerous reproductions is the Model 1805 Harpers Ferry pistol, a fairly faithful reproduction of the first martial pistol produced by a United States Armory. 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. Bosque de Palabras IT12346351005. | Cookie preferences. 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. 0000000016 00000 n We draw file off the Italian markings and serial number from the barrel and re-stamp the serial number out-of-sight. Locks are engraved. 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. 0000001485 00000 n 0000001537 00000 n 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. 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. * A 1930s BSA brochure for their rifles included a page relating to proof of same. Anschutz target rifles fall into this category, and their system is given on the page for these rifles. HT=0+ @|7IqE.sQ"$9>tB}vUe&iF=P[mEjo(lHBRAu)0u^Y_8Ii)uLBAo*3 3SL*l4r_g[#}eF9ihFCym>s@MRFzaVLz8 It may not be immediately obvious, but careful observation may provide you with the information for which you are looking. He also thins out and re-profiles the "beaver tail" finial around the tang; as originals tang moldings were quite small and delicate. Standard Armisport Enfield direct from the factory;Italian proof marks and serial number are very visible. 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 water table is marked with the Pedersoli logo and "MK . 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.. proof marks . Such research is a major part of the joy of owning, collecting and shooting classic or historic rifles. 0000003020 00000 n 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>} All Rights Reserved. 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. (BS) P.IVA - 00588030981 / C.F. The finished lock moldings - the tear drop is eliminated and shaped to a point, and thewholelock. We specialize in correcting these flaws. A sliding safety switch is located right behind the . This so-called "secret" marking system was as follows, with the marks illustrated below applying as indicated. xb``e``yhXa`+(y-[6zX8-dRRh i9W@Zu"vl=d*b5,JqXx ,8Pl}C;a>aN )10Zx'@ R3 Section dedicated to the guns used during the Texas Revolution. 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. 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. 0000002445 00000 n 0000004861 00000 n 74 0 obj <>stream *mhoq\TxN>OS*A'ab12.!]~Gt$"i6I#~/t]\K'6:Iq@FB9#?C mad3xP4^.~%_C>c\*%hOtsPq5]WdFILyNDgg@s.7CF D-YW}x;aehWv2X=P*zu]4e=~/yW_~I~'? 100 pages, available in 4 languages. 0000007873 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. 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. "The Broad Arrow", and "The Lee-Enfield Story by Ian Skennerton, afford many specifics of manufacturers' and unit codes and proof marks, and of rifles of Enfield origin respectively.