Things to check on a 2nd hand percussion cap double?

[jbridgs]

Hi,

I am looking at buying a fairly new, but second hand Pedersoli double barrel percussion cap shotgun, and I was wondering if there is anything specific I should look at in terms of evaluating if it's a good firearm.

I am familiar with smoothbore flintlocks as well as modern sporting rifles, but I am unsure if there are peculiarities I should be aware of.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Jon.

 

[F.G. Ford]

Love the Pedersoli doubles.
They are almost bullet proof ( no pun intended )
(1)Make sure the barrels are still well bonded together, not a real concern, but it could happen.
(2) No cracks in the stock
(3) No severe pitting in the barrel?
(4) Make sure hammers hold full cock, and trip right.
Other than that you should be fine
Fred

 

[Toomuch51]

Love the Pedersoli doubles.
They are almost bullet proof ( no pun intended )
(1)Make sure the barrels are still well bonded together, not a real concern, but it could happen.
(2) No cracks in the stock
(3) No severe pitting in the barrel?
(4) Make sure hammers hold full cock, and trip right.
Other than that you should be fine
Fred

I would add, (5) As with all cap guns check to see if the nipples are not peened over from dry fireing, without a cap.

Toomuch
...........
Shoot Flint

 

[Dphar]

Hi,

I am looking at buying a fairly new, but second hand Pedersoli double barrel percussion cap shotgun, and I was wondering if there is anything specific I should look at in terms of evaluating if it's a good firearm.

I am familiar with smoothbore flintlocks as well as modern sporting rifles, but I am unsure if there are peculiarities I should be aware of.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Jon.

Look in the bores with some magnification 10x or more.
You may find micro (or larger) pits associated with shooting "replica" powder with high perchlorate content. If so pass unless you can get the bores polished cheap and they are not really bad someplace farther down. Once pitted in this manner shooting real BP can be a real PITA since they foul heavily and are hard to clean.
If the bores appear white in color but has a frosted look to them likely this is the start of micro pits.

Dan

 

[jbridgs]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate your advice. I'll be taking a look at it tomorrow and will bear in mind everything mentioned.

cheers,

Jon.