Customizing a Pedersoli

[thecapgunkid]

I took a Pedersoli Jager Hunter and decided to customize it. I don't have the tools or skill set to build a kit or start from scratch. There is a reason shoemakers make shoes and rifle makers make rifles.

Here's what I ended up with

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[Major Tim]

Nicely done!

 

[Jaegermeister]

I like it. It takes nerve to make that first cut on a high dollar Pedersoli. I've said this before but I sure do miss my Pedersoli Jaeger. I did inlay a small Masonic emblem into my patch box lid. Your efforts give it lots of character.
By the way, I turned a $800 TOTW Jaeger kit into a $300 rifle.

 

[bpd303]

Some of us take an already built rifle and enhance it, ya done good. Made a great woods rifle I would be proud to carry.

 

[dave61965]

I like it :thumbsup: you made it your rifle, I'm sure back in the day that everyone that done a little something extra to personalize a rifle wasnt a rifle smith, you did a fine job at it looks like to me

 

[Alden]

Pretty good! Not just anybody would, or could, do that.

 

[Ken Cormier]

IMHO you have more nerve than I. Could not do that to a gun as I have two left hands and to many thumbs.

 

[F.G. Ford]

Very fine looking rifle!
You did real good :hatsoff: :thumbsup:
Fred

 

[jess69]

Michelangelo did not start with the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel! You did great. I have been at several meets and seen several "discussions" about who's gun is who's! You will always know it is yours.

 

[Wes/Tex]

Looks good...nice detail and not overdone!

 

[rr11]

Very Nice!

 

[swathdiver]

:hatsoff:

Love it! The lines betray the fact that a master gunsmith or engraver didn't do the work. It tells the viewer that the man who did the work was talented, had an eye for detail and most apparent, had a passion for his work. You've made it yours and a family heirloom to be passed down to your kin.

You've inspired me but still too chicken to take a knife mine just yet!

 

[Spikebuck]

That's a nice job. :applause: :hatsoff:

I will be doing a "customizing" on Pedersoli Frontier I have. Already had the barrel rebored from .36 to .45. Will be completely redoing the stock adding a patchbox and inlay, taking off the excess wood they tend to leave on these, especially on the forestock. Also, converting percussion to flint. I hope mine turns out as well as yours did.

 

[thecapgunkid]

Thanks, Swath and Spike. Go for it.

Make sure your knives and chisels are really sharp, don't push your strokes too hard, and wear a surgical mask because Walnut is a pain to work and the dust is fine enough to trigger allergies.