Pawnshop find , what is it ??

[Ferryboatcaptain]

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I paid US$1300 for mine in 2022 (in EU). In US, that gun is at the low end $1500, and usually closer to $2000 when available -- which is almost never.

It's a good rifle and a decent interpretation of a plains rifle. I think it is better than the Lyman GPR -- silver front blade, better wood, etc. -- but not $600 better.

For $150...yeah, that was either theft or a gift.

Congrats @Ferryboatcaptain, you made out like a bandit.

I'm surprised that a rifle that cost that much doesn't have the makers name on it .

 

[aussie pete]

Tell me ya didn't shoot that Bambi fawn, mate.

Yes, @ Jaeger, I did. And I ate every bit of her too! Though, the deer in question is not a Bambi fawn. This is a first-year Chital hind, otherwise known as Axis Deer. Some say they are the prettiest of all the deer species. They were introduced into Queensland, Australia, back in the mid 1800s, from India (where they originate from). She yielded thirty kilos of lean meat including backstraps, rolled-belly roasts, shoulders, neck, rump and legs. Herewith, immediately below, for you, an example of a Chital fawn, which I don't shoot, as they are far too soft and not big enough for a decent sandwich . The stags I let go too, as they can be very lean, a little gamey and not as tender; young does without milk, or young at foot, are supreme. Mind, a tiger in India wouldn't pass any of them up!

For the original poster, my Pedersoli .54 Rocky Mountain Hawken, with one in sixty twist, is my favourite round ball rifle for stalking.

Cheers, Pete

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Probably pawned by someone that inherited grandpas guns and didn't know what it was . Pawn shop guys didn't know either . FBC

And THAT is one of the BEST sources of our beloved MZL'drs that we can hope to find! Good on you!

Wanna double your $$$$$ ??

I hosie 1st dibs!

 

[Steve Morgan]

They had it setting in the rack next to a TC renegade for 300 something dollars . When I seen the $150 price tag I didn't hesitate to walk back to the truck and get my wallet.

Great find!!

 

[BillinOregon]

We have axis as exotics here in Texas, and I am told axis venison is the very best of all the deer family.
What a wonderful rifle find, sir!

 

[TCMonts]

I need the number for your local PD, I want to report a robbery.

 

[bptactical]

Man and I was happy when I snagged mine from Cabelas on sale for $899........


Congrats OP! Awesome snag!

 

[Reno]

What a deal

 

[PapaRoach]

Wow. Just wow. Congratulations on your find!

 

[TxGR]

Yes, @ Jaeger, I did. And I ate every bit of her too!

[snip]

Axis are delicious. I don't know if they are the same variety introduced into Texas, but I harvested 4 one year. I gave venison steaks away, and took some to my host family in Mexico where we made tacos out of them. Yummy, yummy.

 

[The Appalachian]

Tell me ya didn't shoot that Bambi fawn, mate.

Not a Bambi, it's a Fallow Deer, or Axis. They wear spots their whole lives.

 

[Beaverman2]

SCORE!

 

[user 52391]

Whomever pawned it may not have stolen it, but you sure did! Well done Sir.

 

[aussie pete]

Not a Bambi, it's a Fallow Deer, or Axis. They wear spots their whole lives.

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No, not Fallow, a different species all together. Interchange Axis or Chital only. Fallow Have been introduced to Australia too, particularly around the Stanthorpe region of Queensland, and the highlands of Tasmania. Fallow can be spotted through their whole lifetime, but some present as fawn coloured, white, cream and shades through to black. Fallow stags have palmated antlers, while Chital have individual timbers, usually lyre shaped. Comparison below: I took the Chital stag image while out and about, but 'borrowed' the Fallow for comparative purposes. Sure are a lot of deer species out there, @ The Appalachian. It's easy to confuse a Chital and Fallow hind.

I'm proud of that Chital stag image as it made the cover of Australasian Sporting Shooters magazine, our premier shooting magazine.

Cheers, Pete

 

[stephenprops1]

Pedersoli Missouri River Hawken Rifle retail was $2k at one time. See link below.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1022198823 One heck of a rifle you got there.

I was able to get that same rifle from Jedediah Starr in Michigan for $1400. Mine is a 45 caliber.

 

[Johnny Too-Tall]

I was able to get that same rifle from Jedediah Starr in Michigan for $1400. Mine is a 45 caliber.

Well either you got a great deal of midway was overpricing or both.

 

[Bowhunter73]

Congratulations on a great find and purchase my friend may I ever be so lucky in the future.

 

[Bad Karma]

Yes, @ Jaeger, I did. And I ate every bit of her too! Though, the deer in question is not a Bambi fawn. This is a first-year Chital hind, otherwise known as Axis Deer. Some say they are the prettiest of all the deer species. They were introduced into Queensland, Australia, back in the mid 1800s, from India (where they originate from). She yielded thirty kilos of lean meat including backstraps, rolled-belly roasts, shoulders, neck, rump and legs. Herewith, immediately below, for you, an example of a Chital fawn, which I don't shoot, as they are far too soft and not big enough for a decent sandwich . The stags I let go too, as they can be very lean, a little gamey and not as tender; young does without milk, or young at foot, are supreme. Mind, a tiger in India wouldn't pass any of them up!

For the original poster, my Pedersoli .54 Rocky Mountain Hawken, with one in sixty twist, is my favourite round ball rifle for stalking.

Cheers, Pete

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I once took a photo of a week old bull elk calf. Looked just like that hind…

 

[smoothshooter]

Picked up this Muzzleloader yesterday at a pawnshop. They had no idea what it was. My Research makes me think it is the Pedersoli Rocky Mountain Maple Hawken in 54 caliber. Three little symbols under the stock, one is the date code for 1986. The other one looks like PN , I cannot make out the other well enough without a good magnifying glass. I has hoping someone will be able to ID it from my pictures. FBC

Heck, the lock alone is probably worth what you paid for the whole gun.

 

[Pro Libertate]

Man… talk about a windfall!