Double Barrel Muzzleloader Identification

[Polly Irons]

Any help on maker / age of this double barrel muzzleloader would be much appreciated. Thank you.

 

[denster]

It looks to be a Pedersoli which is an Italian maker. From the color of the wood and bluing probably late 1980s through 1990. There should be two letters in a box on the underside of the barrels at the breech that is the date code.

 

[oldwood]

Burnt a lot of FFg in the 12 ga. and it's counterpart 10 ga. of this shotgun. Good enough quality for most small game and if it is an unchoked model , the first trigger barrel shot a r/b good enough for big critters.. In a moment of anger , in retribution for giving a hunting buddy of mine a mouth full of quills , vaporized a porcupine w/ both barrels @ once. Porci. never did that to any other dog again.........oldwood

 

[Polly Irons]

The only markings we found were the number, 19752, on left side of barrel and the letter T on top of barrel.

 

[Griz44Mag]

That is definitely a Pedersoli.
The engraving on the trigger guard, entry pipe and tang match mine EXACTLY.
Pull the wedge and remove the barrels, get the date code and you can look up the manufacture date.
Nice looking piece! Enjoy!
The serial number is the 19752 number.
The serial number on mine is 891 and was made in 1968.
Pedersoli made the first ones in 1960

 

[denster]

You will need to take the barrels out of the stock and look on the underside at the breech.

 

[Polly Irons]

That is definitely a Pedersoli.
The engraving on the trigger guard, entry pipe and tang match mine EXACTLY.
Pull the wedge and remove the barrels, get the date code and you can look up the manufacture date.
Nice looking piece! Enjoy!
The serial number is the 19752 number.
The serial number on mine is 891 and was made in 1968.
Pedersoli made the first ones in 1960

I will take your word for it. Being new to guns, I have no idea how to pull the wedge and remove the barrel. I have pushed and pulled everything and nothing budges. Definately don't want to break. We bought for my sons gun collection. Thanks for your help.

 

[Polly Irons]

Thank you everyone for your help. Has been fun learning. This was my dads Muzzleloader and wanted to pass along to one of our sons. I love the detail on this gun.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Here's a link to the Pedersoli shotguns presently offered. Pedersoli now seems to like to put checkering on the wrist.

https://www.davide-pedersoli.com/sc...ns-side-by-side-shotgun-classic-standard.html
Download the attachment for an illustration of all the parts.

Here's a link to the Pedersoli instructions that you can download for their muzzle loading products. Even if the shotgun isn't a Pedersoli, the instructions are the same.

https://www.davide-pedersoli.com/su...idsu_14/muzzleloading-guns-owners-manual.html

 

[Griz44Mag]

Pedersoli now seems to like to put checkering on the wrist.

Hmmm... My 1968 has checkering on the wrist and around the wedge pin area (forward hold area.
However - mine is a rifle but the stocks on the shotgun barrel mounted guns appears to be identical to the rifles (Kodiaks).

 

[bpd303]

Welcome from the Ozark mountains. It's easy to remove the barrels. Remove the ram rod, make sure the barrels are not loaded. Tap the barrel wedge pin with a soft mallet or piece of wood and take it out. The barrels will then lift out of the hooked breech with the hammers on half cock.

 

[Griz44Mag]

Welcome from the Ozark mountains. It's easy to remove the barrels. Remove the ram rod, make sure the barrels are not loaded. Tap the barrel wedge pin with a soft mallet or piece of wood and take it out. The barrels will then lift out of the hooked breech with the hammers on half cock.

On my Kodiak from 1968 the wedge is pinned. It will retract far enough to release the barrel but is not removable in it's function. There is a screw that keeps it captive.

 

[toot]

That is definitely a Pedersoli.
The engraving on the trigger guard, entry pipe and tang match mine EXACTLY.
Pull the wedge and remove the barrels, get the date code and you can look up the manufacture date.
Nice looking piece! Enjoy!
The serial number is the 19752 number.
The serial number on mine is 891 and was made in 1968.
Pedersoli made the first ones in 1960

yours is old enough to vote!

 

[toot]

shoot it and keep us informed!

 

[Flinty Scot]

If your son has a collection, presumably he knows to verify that it's unloaded.
Run the ramrod as far as it will go down the barrels; note where the muzzle falls along the rod; then hold it against the outside of the barrel. It should reach the breech/nipple.

A visual check should be easier w/ a shotgun's bore but best to be safe.

 

[Lorne Johnson]

It's a Pedersoli, and a fairly early one. Those are nice handling and light guns, excellent for upland hunting. The new ones are considerably heavier. Enjoy, or pm me if you want to get rid of it . . .

 

[PoorlyMadeFlintlocks]

It's a Pedersoli, and a fairly early one. Those are nice handling and light guns, excellent for upland hunting. The new ones are considerably heavier. Enjoy, or pm me if you want to get rid of it . . .

Hey, Lorne, I have a 10 gauge up if you’re still looking.

 

[Lorne Johnson]

Hey, Lorne, I have a 10 gauge up if you’re still looking.

Thanks, PMF! I'm Pedersolied up at this point with 4.

 

[PoorlyMadeFlintlocks]

Thanks, PMF! I'm Pedersolied up at this point with 4.

That’s allot of Italians under one roof!