Garage sale find pedersoli pistols

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bsheets20061

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I went yard saleing today and came across a set of 2 flintlock pistols they seemed to be a dualing set to me. I picked up and looked them over they were pretty cool looking and in great condition. I purchased them and took them home and closely looked them over they are a matching set of pedersoli queen anne flintlock 50 cal. pistols. they seem to be a stainless version with faces of some sort on the handles they are beautiful guns, stainless bbl's and trigger guard with brass trim and accents.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me anymore about these pistols. More about the maker, model, value, and any other information you could give me.



I would rate these pistols at 95/100 for condition


i appreciate any information
 
The metal might be stainless, but be aware that Pedersoli makes some pretty nice stuff with steel in the white, so be prepared to keep it clean and oiled.
 
Pedersoli makes a lot of replica muzzle loading firearms. They could be OK to shoot or be just wall hangers. Find an experienced muzzle loader to look them over before trying to use. It is possible you have a good find there. Pictures would be nice.
 
Pedersoli makes top of the line muzzle loaders and that is reflected in the prices. Their guns are made to shoot.
 
would 120.00 be a good price for the pair? also i will work on the pictures when i get home. they may be steel the stainless is just a guess
 
would 120.00 be a good price for the pair?
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From your perspective, I would not give it a second thought. You have given these orphans a good home. Congratulations !! ... :)


Be Safe !!!
 
The are "in the white" and not stainless. Likely have never been fired except for proofing. I would post in the blackpowder forum with the information if I were you. $120.00 is a screaming good deal. No doubt.
 
thanks fellas....Mods would it be possible to have this moved to the blackpowder section?


also forgive me for my lack of knoweledge what does stainless in the white mean?
 
It is not stainless in the white. They are not stainless at all, they are regular ordinance grade carbon steel, but "in the white" meaning there is no finish applied after the final polishing by the manufacturer. The steel is left "white". In fact this was a common technique at the time. Even with guns we normally think of as having a dark or brown finish. The brown we now see is really 150 or 250 years of use and patina. Many early longrifles for instance are known to have been in the white because when the barrels are dismounted, the underside, which has been kept from oxidation, is white.

Don't take this wrong, brown, fire blue, and rust blue were also available historically. It is just that white is also a viable historical option, and a very nice one when done right. The true proper final finish for a first grade "in the white" dueling set would be burnished steel.

You got a heck of a deal. Enjoy.
 
awesome they are a pretty set i should have some pictures up later i am hoping. though i have never owned any flintlocks i figured these would be worth it at that price they may end up at auction eventually but may be a good piece to keep in the safe. may have to shoot them atleast once just to try them out
 
Check out the price for one new Pedersoli Queen Anne from Dixie Gun Works' catalog, then you tell us if you think $120 for a pair is a good deal or not.
 
bpsheets20061 said:
would 120.00 be a good price for the pair?
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Unfired, twice that for one of them would have been a real good price. Two of them for that price was the deal of the decade.

Congratulations on a terrific find.

FM
 
Do they look somewhat like this:
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[SIZE=-3]Image courtesy of Dixie Gun Works[/SIZE]
 
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here are a couple pics


pre cleaning them, they are even nicer now.
 

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