Original or Replica ?

[rickystl]

I'm not an expert, but does this look like a Pedersoli replica ? Possibly de-farbed ? Very little in the description.

Rick

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-...utm_campaign=keywordalerts&utm_content=278043

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

$500 seems a little low for an orignal

 

[Dave Marsh]

I'm no expert either however I do know that the GRICE 1762 is something that Pedersoli used and is not on the originals. Also, many of the originals had a pin through the top of the buttplate. I would vote replica.

 

[akroguy]

Repro

 

[hawkeye2]

Pedersoli, lock says 1762 and not 1752 as listing says, sling swivels are Pedersoli, stock looks like Pedersoli wood, butt plate tang is wrong.

 

[TDM]

Agree, and that stock certainly doesn't look 260+ years old.

 

[PathfinderNC]

Absolutely a repro.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

That auction house is only 20-minutes from me, so I called them and left a message …

 

[Notchy Bob]

I would agree it is a reproduction for all the reasons enumerated above. However, somebody did a mighty good job of defarbing and aging it.

Someone who wanted a Bess for shooting or living history could do a lot worse, especially with a starting bid of only $500.

Notchy Bob

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Add 25% for commission …

 

[rickystl]

That auction house is only 20-minutes from me, so I called them and left a message …

Will be interesting if you get a return call.

 

[EC121]

I know zip about Besses, but if it was original, wouldn't it have British proof marks somewhere? Just for fun call and ask for a picture of the proofs. See what they answer.

 

[Loyer]

Wood edges near lock plate are very crisp, way too crisp for a 250 year old gun. Screw head on lock are pristine, another hint for repro.