Anybody have any thoughts on the new Pedersoli flintlock hawken or the new flintlock Blue Ridge? Both are sold at Cabelas.The only difference I see is on the Blue Ridge ,the barrel is blued instead of browned. I have tried the older ones with the brown barrels, and they all had rumbles in the barrels. Bad quality control. Right after that Cabelas sold out that model and went to the new blued barrel models. Hopefully these are better. Any thoughts?
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I have handeled the "new" Pedersoli Hawkens...and in comparison the "old" Uberti ones that trace back all the way to the Cherry Corners Gun Shop version of the 60ties?...Do your wallet a favour and stay away from the totally overpriced Pedersoli one. Rather check out internet auction sites like gun brooker and get an Uberti from the 70/80ties. Much less expensive and a ton better in shape and workmanship...even though the Ubertis have their weak spots as well...but those can be addressed.
cheers
Uwe
PS: Ooops, just saw you talk about flint lock, not sure if Uberti ever made a flink lock version...but then the new Pedersolis are also percussion....
I have handeled the "new" Pedersoli Hawkens...and in comparison the "old" Uberti ones that trace back all the way to the Cherry Corners Gun Shop version of the 60ties?...Do your wallet a favour and stay away from the totally overpriced Pedersoli one. Rather check out internet auction sites like gun brooker and get an Uberti from the 70/80ties. Much less expensive and a ton better in shape and workmanship...even though the Ubertis have their weak spots as well...but those can be addressed.
cheers
Uwe
PS: Ooops, just saw you talk about flint lock, not sure if Uberti ever made a flink lock version...but then the new Pedersolis are also percussion....
I think that if you looked at Gunbroker or Armslist, or perhaps posted on Armlist that you are WTB wanting to buy, and specified what you want, you might find a good used TC or Lyman.
Have you checked the classifieds on this forum?
I think due to the weak dollar, and some overpricing..., Pedersoli is not a good choice in starter or hunting rifles.
LD
Have you checked the classifieds on this forum?
I think due to the weak dollar, and some overpricing..., Pedersoli is not a good choice in starter or hunting rifles.
LD
Sunkmanitu Tanka
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I don't believe the one shown at Cabela's is even Pedersoli!
I have the percussion version of the hawken. It is marked Pedersoli, for sure, but I get the feeling that it is something that they make specifically for cabelas. It isn't on their website, and is priced outside (low) of their normal pricing range.
The one on Cabelas site that's listed as the Traditional Hawken, is offered in flint or cap.
The Rocky Mt. or Missouri River Hawkens, which are also listed, are caplock only.
The lock on the Traditional Hawken looks the same as the Kentucky, Pennsylvania and County Hunter rifles, plus a few more, and a few pistols they sell.
Is it maybe Pedersoli going after the TC Hawken market that recently became vacant? Kind of a County Hunter with a "modern Hawken" style stock.
:hmm:
The Rocky Mt. or Missouri River Hawkens, which are also listed, are caplock only.
The lock on the Traditional Hawken looks the same as the Kentucky, Pennsylvania and County Hunter rifles, plus a few more, and a few pistols they sell.
Is it maybe Pedersoli going after the TC Hawken market that recently became vacant? Kind of a County Hunter with a "modern Hawken" style stock.
:hmm:
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I see used hand-made guns of good quality* go for 700-800 bucks sometimes.
*you or someone you trust must make this judgement.
I see production stuff (when i rarely look)in the catalogs for 600 bucks or so.
No-brainer for me. Make up the difference somehow (sell blood, pick up cans, clip coupons) and get a rifle made with decent components...from which you can trade "up" later (if you desire a different caliber/style or whatever), whereas the production gun will only dive in "value".
Just takes patience, timing, and persistence. and a couple more dollars.
*you or someone you trust must make this judgement.
I see production stuff (when i rarely look)in the catalogs for 600 bucks or so.
No-brainer for me. Make up the difference somehow (sell blood, pick up cans, clip coupons) and get a rifle made with decent components...from which you can trade "up" later (if you desire a different caliber/style or whatever), whereas the production gun will only dive in "value".
Just takes patience, timing, and persistence. and a couple more dollars.
hanshi
Cannon
It is true that a good quality hand built rifle can be had for not much more than the price of a factory Pedersoli; and it will be a custom with your lop. A $1000+ Pedersoli simply won't be as good as a $1000 hand built.
I'll be honest with you... Although almost all my custom guns include hand made locks, from scratch, my Pedersoli's are amongst my pride and joy, certainly over my TVM with alleged "Super Premium Maple" -- not impressed -- and today I'd get the Pedersoli Maple Frontier over it.
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To each his very own. It's great to like what you've got. Just pitching that option/information for those who might not realize that some really great guns can be had for reasonable bucks.
Agreed, and especially true if you can put your hands on them first. Pedersoli is not cheap but very consistant and you know what you're getting with rare exception.
The semi-custom market is very much as it ALL was back in the day...
...a few make locks. ...a few make barrels. ...a few rough stocks. ...a few make other odds and ends, etc. ...and some assemble them.
:wink:
The semi-custom market is very much as it ALL was back in the day...
...a few make locks. ...a few make barrels. ...a few rough stocks. ...a few make other odds and ends, etc. ...and some assemble them.
:wink:
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I have the Pedersoli frontier my buddy has the blue ridge and its the same gun. Both shoot very well and the flintlock works great with a 7/8 english flint from TOTW. Just drill out the toruch hole to 1/16 or 5/64 and its real fast.
