Picked up an early(serial number H 104} Parker Hale volunteer rifle today.Had to drive to the next province to get it but it is worth it as the gun is new unfired in the box with all accessories.On top of that being an early volunteer it has rigby rifling instead of the standard henry rifling.I couldn t be more happier.The previous owner was a collector not a shooter and didn t really want to sell but he just spent a big wad on another gun and his wife said it had to go.He also has a Whitworth that he is selling too,if I could of afforded it I would of bought that too.
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TrueBlueYankee
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Jealous. I'm looking for a Volunteer rifle to go along with my PH 2-Band Enfield.
Nothing like finding an unfired gun in perfect, original condition. Lord bless the collectors and keep them safe.
Nothing like finding an unfired gun in perfect, original condition. Lord bless the collectors and keep them safe.
Nice find Barbarossa,
I had to order my original series P-H Volunteer from a dealer in Ontario. I'm in British Columbia. Mine has Alexander Henry rifling. I love this rifle and last week it loved me back delivering a 5-shot 100 yard target showing 4 in the 10 ring (3 of which were in the X ring) and 1 in the 9 ring. The group was 1-11/16 wide.
You can discover the date of manufacture of your rifle on the Research Press web site. The moderator is compiling information on the original P-H muzzleloaders.
I had to order my original series P-H Volunteer from a dealer in Ontario. I'm in British Columbia. Mine has Alexander Henry rifling. I love this rifle and last week it loved me back delivering a 5-shot 100 yard target showing 4 in the 10 ring (3 of which were in the X ring) and 1 in the 9 ring. The group was 1-11/16 wide.
You can discover the date of manufacture of your rifle on the Research Press web site. The moderator is compiling information on the original P-H muzzleloaders.
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I wonder how the new Pedersoli versions of the PH rifles shoot. I've read the barrels all bear the PMG (Pedersoli Match Grade) proof. If they shoot like the original British barrels I may get one.
trueblueyankee,
I've never had a problem with either of the 2 original series Parker-Hale muzzleloaders that I've owned.I have, however, read several negative posts online regarding Pedersoli rifles. These spoke of such things as badly finished wood and metal parts, badly finished bores, failed lock components and poor customer service. I Googled "Pedersoli Problem" in order to see what real people were saying about the products. I was thinking of aquiring their 45/70 trapdoor Springfield but I was scared off by bad press.
I've never had a problem with either of the 2 original series Parker-Hale muzzleloaders that I've owned.I have, however, read several negative posts online regarding Pedersoli rifles. These spoke of such things as badly finished wood and metal parts, badly finished bores, failed lock components and poor customer service. I Googled "Pedersoli Problem" in order to see what real people were saying about the products. I was thinking of aquiring their 45/70 trapdoor Springfield but I was scared off by bad press.
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i have a new pedersoli 3 band enfield. here's the pic of the target, 12 shots no wiping at 50yrds. 1.8" group.
i think they shoot good.
i think they shoot good.
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1 1/2 - 2" at fifty is how well I shoot a left handed New Englander sleeved by Mr. Hoyt to use "of the shelf" .45 rifle bullets as they drop out of the mold. Looking forward to dropping some meat this winter.
I'm just using a standard old round nosed flat base game getter but with bullets cast of straight lead it doesn't matter if it's a spire point or a wadcutter: With a hunting load lead bullets hit, turn inside out like a gym stock and go whack a tree.
I'm just using a standard old round nosed flat base game getter but with bullets cast of straight lead it doesn't matter if it's a spire point or a wadcutter: With a hunting load lead bullets hit, turn inside out like a gym stock and go whack a tree.
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