Pedersoli sxs

[stevew]

Ran across this 20 gauge sxs at a local gun shop this evening. It's a really nice piece and very light weight. Anyone know what it would be worth? Also some advice at what loads you use in a 20. if you have any pics of your doubles please post them.

 

[Woody Morgan]

I have the same shotgun and I agree. They're quite a nice piece. Value depends on condition, age, etc. $800-$1100 would be a reasonable range. Midway has them new for $1275 in stock. Mine is older and has browned barrels vs blue. It's a cool look.

Right barrel is cylinder choke, left is modified. Shoots where it points. 60 grains of 3f Swiss to power one ounce of shot in the left barrel. Powder, two over powder cards, 1/4" beeswax/olive oil felt wad, one ounce of shot, two overshot cards. Minimal fouling. Same charge in the right for patched .600 ball or anything else I want to launch.

wm

 

[Lorne Johnson]

I have that same gun, and shoot it a lot on targets (probably close to 15,000 rounds) because it is easy to clean. I use 68 grains FFg and 3/4 ounce 8.5 shot for targets, 7/8 ounce 7.5 shot on grouse/woodcock or pigeons, 1 ounce 6 shot on pheasants. In practical terms, that's essentially what Woody is using, if you adjust for the different particle size of the powders. Mine weighs a hair over 7 pounds (Ped. catalogue has a typo on this), while my 1970's 12 gauge is a little under 6 pounds, so I wouldn't call it really light, but it swings smoothly. It has been a very serviceable and reliable gun.

 

[Sparkitoff]

I have the browned barrel version. On my scale it’s 6 lbs 14 oz. My right barrel has some choke but not quite IC while the left is Mod. One nice thing is that musket cap nipples screw right in and align under the hammers if you want to use them instead of #11s. It has 2 beads which I like but you can remove the rear one if it bothers you. Mine came cast off 3/16th which also fits me fine. A few years ago it was $1010 new and delivered. I’ve seen few 20 gauge for sale, usually $750-800, more with accessories or “ mint”. It definitely prefers a square load regardless of the weight. Mine patterns better with a cushion wad of any height, and I sit there wads in olive oil until they soak it up. When shooting a lot in a row I don’t use the oil soaked wad every shot. Maybe 1:5 keeps it clean with minimal fouling. One last note, mine has chrome lined barrels. It’s my favorite muzzleloader used extensively on wing shooting but also big game. I load bare ball on the wad. .626 in the right and .610 in the left.

 

[ohio ramrod]

Wow those prices really blow my mind, I paid $150 for my double 12 gauge new in 1972. But then that was a weeks take home pay with 10 hours overtime.

 

[sawyer04]

I like my old 12 double, but that 20 would be nice on my age bracket for humping around.

 

[stevew]

Great info guys. I purchased the 20 and can't wait to start working up some loads.

 

[Greasecookie]

Yikes. I bought the 12 gauge version in the late 1980s for $150. I put a Pachmeyer recoil pad on it in the early 2000s cuz I use it a lot for upland game and I'm a barbarian. Used equal volumes of shot and pellets with cushion wads sometimes, mostly not. It still works great. I use #2 bismuth on geese.

 

[vintovka]

Anything under 6-700 would be a deal. They are so light you can carry all day and very few feel the need for european slings

 

[Woody Morgan]

Anything under 6-700 would be a deal. They are so light you can carry all day and very few feel the need for european slings

I don't consider almost seven pounds "light" but they do balance nicely which makes them easier to carry.

wm

 

[vintovka]

Mine is barely over 6 loaded. I do think a European sling set up would be cool and ethnically correct for this old Sicilian descendant. Adding anything to the rib on these is now beyond my skills. Beat heck out my mentionable that hefts and carries like a 5 foot section of railroad rail. (A5)

 

[Ponderosaman]

It was my 12 gauge Pedersoli SXS that brought me to this forum. It's a lot of fun. Soon to take it quail hunting, but haven't been out much since I got the puppy.

 

[stevew]

It was my 12 gauge Pedersoli SXS that brought me to this forum. It's a lot of fun. Soon to take it quail hunting, but haven't been out much since I got the puppy.
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Ponderosaman you are one lucky guy to have quail to hunt! We have a few pheasants but no quail her in northern Indiana. What kind of pup do you have? Be sure to post pics of your hunt and that pup. Stay safe, stevew

 

[Ponderosaman]

Ponderosaman you are one lucky guy to have quail to hunt! We have a few pheasants but no quail her in northern Indiana. What kind of pup do you have? Be sure to post pics of your hunt and that pup. Stay safe, stevew

My spot is incredible too. I estimate that in an area of about a half square mile there may be as many as 150 birds. Keep in mind this was last season, which was said to be an exceptional year for quail. My pup is a Brittany. Here he is sight pointing his pheasant toy.

 

[stevew]

Good looking pup. Should make you a good one.

 

[Ponderosaman]

Good looking pup. Should make you a good one.

I think so. There’s always challenges, but I think he’s going to be a really great bird dog. Thanks!

 

[hanshi]

Owned a 12ga "coach gun" for years until I finally sold it to a friend in a moment of weakness. I liked it a lot.

 

[William Lincoln]

It is the Pedersoli Pride of craftsmanship that distinguishes these guns.
They are keepers. Never get rid of your shotgun unless you acquire
another.