I have the 54cal Pedersoli Hawken rifle in walnut. It is a great gun for me. But, it's my first ML, so I can't give a whole lot of perspective on it. I can say with certainty that on the few times that I've shot it (never seem to be able to get away in order to shoot it) it shoots flawlessly. Plus, it just looks really good. Heavy gun, too.
All in all, very pleased with mine.