Navy Arms Pietta double Barrel

[Brianc]

Mine and my beloved beagle Little Buddy are gonna go rabbit hunting
Yes he’s VERY spoiled

 

[Brianc]

He’d probably tell me to chase the rabbit if he could talk lol

 

[mustanger]

I always thought they were one and the same with timberdoodle being an affectionate title for that fast flying snipe. They sure can be hard to hit. I jumped one in a stroll through the woods yesterday and it went off in several directions at once. I wasn't hunting, but did enjoy watching it fly off. Quite a critter.

 

[Newtire]

That's the difference between the kit and factory assembled versions. Same with the Pedersoli kits today, the kit stocks don't come checkered have to DIY if you want it.

OK, I bought mine in a gunstore already put together so wasn't aware of that. At any rate, the ones with checkering look like a quality piece. Curious if the bridles are the pot metal kind now. If they lasted 35 years, they must be okay.

 

[Newtire]

I always thought they were one and the same with timberdoodle being an affectionate title for that fast flying snipe. They sure can be hard to hit. I jumped one in a stroll through the woods yesterday and it went off in several directions at once. I wasn't hunting, but did enjoy watching it fly off. Quite a critter.

Isn't a timberdoodle a woodcock?

 

[mustanger]

Yes, they are the same. Some call them Wilson's Snipe and swear they are different. They might be. I always thought they were the same. I might be wrong. I just grew up with that naming.

 

[George]

Isn't a timberdoodle a woodcock?

Yes, a timberdoodle is a woodcock. A snipe is a different bird. Brits is right about their flying habits.

Spence

 

[mustanger]

I know they are crazy zig and zag specialists. I sure admire their ability to move in the air. I believe they are the champs at erratic flying.

 

[Newtire]

Mine and my beloved beagle Little Buddy are gonna go rabbit hunting
Yes he’s VERY spoiled

A kid I knew had a pair of beagles and would invite me along hunting cottontails back in Illinois. It was almost like cheating as those little dogs would bounce out a rabbit about every minute or so. My dad would not let me have a beagle!

 

[BigSkyRambler]

The new Pedersoli SxS sells for north of $1100 new. Probably better than the older Piettas, but still no flies on those. $500 is a great price, depending on condition.

 

[Brianc]

A kid I knew had a pair of beagles and would invite me along hunting cottontails back in Illinois. It was almost like cheating as those little dogs would bounce out a rabbit about every minute or so. My dad would not let me have a beagle!

My favorite uncle had Beagles when I was growing up ,when someone asked me if I wanted a beagle puppy 7 years ago couldn’t turn him down. Best dog I’ve ever had! He’s definitely a small one 25 pounds but incredibly smart

 

[user 31296]

I have a early Pedersoli 12g double barrel shotgun with blued barrels use it for Clay shooting points like a champ hits the Clays hard with 80 grains of 2ff and 1/4 of 7 1/2 shot paid $450 in good old Aussie dollars. Cheers from Aus.

 

[Kowalsk1]

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Got my Navy Arms(Pedersoli) a few months ago.
once you get the loading down, you’ll never want to use anything else.
Best part about a smoothbore, I can shoot both shot and .690 round ball.

Nice

 

[SOLANCO]

The sling swivels on the shotgun are original equipment. I have two and they both have sling swivels. If the gun is in good condition, then the price is a bargain. It would be a shame to consign it to the wall. Those guns handle well and pattern nicely. They are a joy to hunt with.

Slings on doubles from Europe (NOT Great Britain) are not unusual. My favorite double is German and came with sling swivels. I have seen them on French and Italian guns also.

 

[FishDFly]

They come in handy and are very useful.

 

[mustanger]

once you get the loading down, you’ll never want to use anything else.

What loading do you use?

 

[Brianc]

Did some convincing talking with the shop owner and walked out for 400

 

[Britsmoothy]

Slings on doubles from Europe (NOT Great Britain) are not unusual. My favorite double is German and came with sling swivels. I have seen them on French and Italian guns also.

Russian too.

 

[SOLANCO]

Russian too.

That is interesting Brit. Are there good quality Russian doubles? Unmentionable or otherwise? Never heard of such on this side of the pond.
I imagine a gun builder for the czar would be pretty spiffy. Do not, somehow, see later Russian leaders as
bird and bunny hunters. Or appreciators of fine guns that are not fully automatic.

 

[SOLANCO]

Russian too.

PS The German is a Sauer hammer double built on English lines. 16 Gauge straight stock and a delight to mount.