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Pedersoli Baker rifle video
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They hold it up at 9:25.
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I have not listened to the video yet, but looking at what they are holding up makes me believe it is an original, unless they are making one with a stub twist barrel, which would be interesting.
Mike
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Imagine my surprise when I started watching this video and realizing I didn't speak ITALIAN.
They say it is an original. Also mentioning that it is „very rare“.
The Baker rifle that they're holding looks like the 1806 version rather than the model 1800 that so many people want. I have a TRS 1806 that I'm changing the rounded lock to the more appealing flat lock that this rifle has. The rifle they are holding also has the split stock in the bottom of the forearm that was put in to prevent the ramrod from jamming from mud & debris.
It is a nice looking weapon.
It is a nice looking weapon.
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They should have started building these 30 years ago. They would have sold a ton because of this guy.
I‘d like a Baker rifle. Anybody know wether Peter Dyson still makes these in the UK? Didn‘t answer my e-mail….
RAEDWALD
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So rare that even I have one and I know at least six people who do as well. A couple having more than one. Uncommon but not rare but it is good news that they will be making them. Hopefully with the service 1:120 twist and with the drop of the early rifles and not the over straight later ones.
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At Pedersoli prices I expect the Baker to be rare indeed.
You think their prices are (too) high?
For the prices they charge, the fit/finish and geometry should be absolutely flawless. In a lot of cases, it leaves much to be desired.
Several weeks ago, I sent an email requesting a quote for a made to order nipple, and I have yet to hear back from them. I wonder if they are still in business.
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Well, yes and no.
As in too high for me to want to pony up the bucks, full price for a brand new piece, yes.
As in too high for the Pedersoli products imported in from overseas, no.
As in too high for the practical realities of shooting muzzleloaders (like my .61 bore flintlock half stock rifle versus a close replica of a Baker), yes.
As in too high to be reasonable prices for today's inflationary environment (the Euro versus Biden bucks), no.
Johnny Tremain
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Id stick with the Harper's Ferry 1803, way lighter.
It's been four weeks after my second e-mail. I don't expect they'll respond....
Well, yes and no.
As in too high for the practical realities of shooting muzzleloaders (like my .61 bore flintlock half stock rifle versus a close replica of a Baker), yes.
Just making sure I understand you correctly: you feel they are too expensive for how they perform?
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Well, yes and no (again).
Brand new they cost too much for what I care to do with a muzzleloder. The Pedersoli products also happen to be art objects just as if one was purchasing a framed and matted print or a piece of statuary. So it's a matter of what a person is willing to pay for what they have in mind to purchase.
