FOR SALE Pedersoli Bess carbine UK

[Britsmoothy]

It's a long shot but available is my old Pedersoli carbine Bess. UK based!
The 1980's example has a patina with fading browned barrel. Mechanically perfect and most reliable lock. I swear although never tried it that it would spark with a flint fitted side ways!


I have hunted with it for five or more and you can find those stories and pictures on here.
I'm selling because I need more room.
£500.00

 

[Griz44Mag]

I LIKE.

Since I am NOT english and do not deal in English tender, is that price in pounds, squids, quarts or gallons???
How much is that American dollars and what will it take to ship it to Texas???

 

[Ames]

$602.52? , and it might be cheaper to ship it to the East coast. Like Maine.

 

[Britsmoothy]

I LIKE.

Since I am NOT english and do not deal in English tender, is that price in pounds, squids, quarts or gallons???
How much is that American dollars and what will it take to ship it to Texas???

To you sir $600. No idea at the moment on shipping. I will have to ask.

 

[hailcaesar]

Yes I am interested once the shipping is determine to zip code 70446 usa!

 

[Britsmoothy]

Yes I am interested once the shipping is determine to zip code 70446 usa!

Thank you. Hailcaesar. As soon as I know the shipping fees I will advise.
( I did not anticipate selling overseas!).

 

[BillinOregon]

Sorry to see you parting with your old friend, Brit, but I know there are only so many spaces on the FAC.

 

[Britsmoothy]

Sorry to see you parting with your old friend, Brit, but I know there are only so many spaces on the FAC.

Thanks Bill but in all honesty I must correct you and explain.
Over here an original Bess can be held without a license. If one wants to shoot it you must get a license.
All reproductions can only be owned with a license.
As this reproduction Bess is a smoothbore it goes on a shotgun licence. There is no limit on how many shotguns one can own but provision has to be made for their secure storage.
This is my issue! I'm limited in my storage and I am reluctant to increase it. I also have breech loaders to go too etc.
Bess consumes my time when in fact I have other flintlocks I enjoy using. She is definitely more gun than I need so with reluctance I'm letting her go. However I must tip my hat to her! She never fails, all be it greedily! We have had some good fun.

 

[fireman1]

I too am interested based on shipping.

 

[Griz44Mag]

$602.52? , and it might be cheaper to ship it to the East coast. Like Maine.

Only one problem with that Ames, I do not live in Maine!!

 

[Britsmoothy]

Gents, I am very sorry to inform you but the cost of exporting to the states initially seems very costly. Possibly costing a lot more than the Bess is going for here!
I just spoke to a professional who did it once and swore to never do it again!

I am sorry it is thus but I must restrict the sale to within the UK.

Thank you gents.

B.

 

[hailcaesar]

Good luck in your sale and I hope Ms Bess finds a good home. My search continues and I may end up buying new .

 

[Britsmoothy]

Good luck in your sale and I hope Ms Bess finds a good home. My search continues and I may end up buying new .

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

B.

 

[Griz44Mag]

I am sorry it is thus but I must restrict the sale to within the UK.

 

[Felix the Cat]

Hi, I am up in Scotland...

I will push this out to my club and see if there is any interest? I have one of these and it is a handy size to fit in a box. (I have a long land as well, and I had to weld an extension box onto the top of one of my cabinets!). It always is a focus of interest on a club shoot!

I use it every year at the Highland Game fair at Moy on the "Have a go" stand and it is perfect for Ladies and Youths. As you say, being a "Shotgun" it does not need to be on an approved range and the public can shoot it!

If any of you happen to be in Scotland on the first weekend in August, it is a good event to visit! Moy is about ten miles south of Inverness on the A9. It is not too commercial and is a good presentation of Highland sporting culture (plus Whisky!) Regrettably it has been cancelled this year because of the dreaded Wuhan Flu, but hopefully back next year!

 

[Britsmoothy]

Hi, I am up in Scotland...

I will push this out to my club and see if there is any interest? I have one of these and it is a handy size to fit in a box. (I have a long land as well, and I had to weld an extension box onto the top of one of my cabinets!). It always is a focus of interest on a club shoot!

I use it every year at the Highland Game fair at Moy on the "Have a go" stand and it is perfect for Ladies and Youths. As you say, being a "Shotgun" it does not need to be on an approved range and the public can shoot it!

If any of you happen to be in Scotland on the first weekend in August, it is a good event to visit! Moy is about ten miles south of Inverness on the A9. It is not too commercial and is a good presentation of Highland sporting culture (plus Whisky!) Regrettably it has been cancelled this year because of the dreaded Wuhan Flu, but hopefully back next year!

Thank you very much. Very kind of you.
We have not been to Scotland for a few years but plan to return soon.
All the best to you.

B.

 

[Feltwad]

Always make inquiries if shipping guns to Scotland I have been quoted £200 to the Scottish Border and more to Scotland very few Carriers will now carry weapons of any description its length is also another problem , it is sometimes cheaper to collect yourself

Feltwad

Hi, I am up in Scotland...

I will push this out to my club and see if there is any interest? I have one of these and it is a handy size to fit in a box. (I have a long land as well, and I had to weld an extension box onto the top of one of my cabinets!). It always is a focus of interest on a club shoot!

I use it every year at the Highland Game fair at Moy on the "Have a go" stand and it is perfect for Ladies and Youths. As you say, being a "Shotgun" it does not need to be on an approved range and the public can shoot it!

If any of you happen to be in Scotland on the first weekend in August, it is a good event to visit! Moy is about ten miles south of Inverness on the A9. It is not too commercial and is a good presentation of Highland sporting culture (plus Whisky!) Regrettably it has been cancelled this year because of the dreaded Wuhan Flu, but hopefully back next year!