Unboxing disappointment

[Caleb Foster]

Hey guys, I wanted to get your thoughts on this Pedersoli Indian Trade gun I just got delivered from a well known retailer. This is my first pedersoli, so maybe this is normal?? Most of the pins are blown out and the ramrod has no tension, it just falls out.

Should I keep it? I sent them photos and they are reviewing it now, but for close to 1300 dollars I’m disappointed.

 

[deerstalkert]

QC must be employing a blind man.
if they will take it back for close to 1300$ i would send it back.
I have 10 thumbs and can do better than that.

 

[IanH]

For another grand you could have had a Caywood, finished. RobM will make you a nice trade gun, totally by hand, the right way, for IIRC about 1700.

 

[Dave Marsh]

Return it.

 

[hawkeye2]

It looks like somebody somewhere between Italy and your door has had the barrel out. That damage wouldn't have been done by just assembling the gun one time.

 

[64Springer]

It looks like you bought a gun that someone else had bought, taken apart, buggered up, and returned.

Send it back.

Or, if you like the gun, pack the holes with a bee's wax/coconut oil mix.

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

QC must be employing a blind man.
if they will take it back for close to 1300$ i would send it back.
I have 10 thumbs and can do better than that.

I bought a Pedersoli Kentucky flinter just out of the lockdown. I kept it but there were some issues that more than irritated me. Pedersoli better take heed and do some improvements or they may be out of a job.

 

[JRL1164]

Disappointing for sure, I don't have Pedersoli but have several on my wish list that I eventually hope to get too. I hope they get it taken care of for you.

 

[waksupi]

Send it back. Someone messed with it. I've seen it many times, someone gets a new gun, first thing they think they need to do it take it apart, and end up damaging it.
As far as lose ramrods, that can be cured by oiling and heating the ramrod and putting a slight bend into it.

 

[IanH]

Pins were taken out and put back in from the wrong side, causing the blowouts.

 

[S.Kenton]

It looks like somebody somewhere between Italy and your door has had the barrel out. That damage wouldn't have been done by just assembling the gun one time.

Yes I agree, looks a little rough for 1300. If it were mine, I’d ask for a partial refund and keep it, you can put beeswax in the holes and bend the ramrod slightly by heating it. That’s just me though, I totally understand how it feels to get burnt and how it tends to stick with you every time you look at your gun hanging on the wall.

 

[NorthFork]

No not normal.

 

[tenngun]

Thank God it’s one one of them fine Perdisoli and not an Indian Pipe Bomb.
Unfortunately so much since Covid has went ridiculously up in price and down in quality
I hope they stand behind their product

 

[springfield art]

Yikes! Not acceptable at that price. There's been much discussion that covid hit the gun-making valley really hard over in Italy, causing retirements, etc. Hope you can get a satisfactory result.

 

[Notchy Bob]

I would agree that somebody probably took it apart and reassembled it carelessly. That may not affect its function, but it’s up to you whether the cosmetic issue is acceptable or not.

If it were mine, I would make a new, tapered ramrod that fits the pipes, although a slight bend (as suggested by @waksupi ) would be adequate for keeping the original rod in place. The rod will straighten out in the bore of your gun while ramming, and the bend won’t hurt anything.

I would send it back, if you can get a refund, and then contact @Rob M. about building an authentic one with a better quality, tuned lock for about a third more. Worth every penny. Many people are happy with Pedersoli flintlocks out of the box, but my own experience with a Pedersoli flintlock was not so great. The problems with the lock are fixable, but will require some time and money.

My opinions, for what they are worth.

Notchy Bob

 

[springfield art]

I believe the Retailer sent it out hoping you'd not object to it. Returns are hard because of packing & shipping, but this thing should be re-sold by them as a "needs work" project at half price!

 

[springfield art]

I would agree that somebody probably took it apart and reassembled it carelessly. That may not affect its function, but it’s up to you whether the cosmetic issue is acceptable or not.

If it were mine, I would make a new, tapered ramrod that fits the pipes, although a slight bend (as suggested by @waksupi ) would be adequate for keeping the original rod in place. The rod will straighten out in the bore of your gun while ramming ,and the bend won’t hurt anything.

I would send it back, if you can get a refund, and then contact @Rob M. about building an authentic one with a better quality, tuned lock for about a third more. Worth every penny. Many people are happy with Pedersoli flintlocks out of the box, but my own experience with a Pedersoli flintlock was not so great. The problems with the lock are fixable, but will require some time and money.

My opinions, for what they are worth.

Notchy Bob

Good advice, Notchy!

 

[user 31232]

$1300.00? Durn right I'd send it back on THEIR dime. Just listening to the others on this site maybe the 1300 could by you a quality gun made here in the U.S. Or if you're handy maybe a quality kit gun.

 

[Dale Lilly]

Hey guys, I wanted to get your thoughts on this Pedersoli Indian Trade gun I just got delivered from a well known retailer. This is my first pedersoli, so maybe this is normal?? Most of the pins are blown out and the ramrod has no tension, it just falls out.

Should I keep it? I sent them photos and they are reviewing it now, but for close to 1300 dollars I’m disappointed.

Someone along the line messed with that Gun. Send it back by all means. Dale

 

[Capt. Jas.]

If it is supposed to be a new gun, it has been messed with and the seller knows it. Its like paying full price for a new pickup that's been keyed down both sides