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This is just a quick summary of the anticipated new product line now that Pedersoli has taken over/bought out EuroArms.
As the "details" go, prototypes have gone to the N-SSA's Small Arms Committee for review. Being a different hobby, I will not comment on that other than it appears "from long distance" that Pedersoli still appears to think/believe/operate under the impression that the N-SSA is the larger market for reproduction Civil War firearms. AND, is marketing the "new line" with the competitive shooter first in mind with PMG (Pedersoli Match Grade) standard depth button type rifling, a modified rear sight, and improved/machined/treated lock "internals.".
Anyways, preliminary "intel" on the prototype P1853 "Enfield" RM and bogus P1858 Naval Rifle and M1861 "Springfield" and "Richmond" lines shows the reworked rifling, the addition of better markings on lockplates and barrels (they cannot remove the modern markngs required by Italian law, but they have moved them to the side). The Enfield has a "heavier' and less anemic hammer. And the stock of both Springfields and (incorrectly) Enfields is American Black Walnut. The Enfields have the proper 3rd Model barrel bands, but they are still incorrectly cyanide gassed colored. The M1861 Springfield wil still have the limited "1861" dates.
Fit and finish, with greater Quality Control, appears to be to Pedersoli standards and above the random EuroArms'. However, with just a prototype or three in some lads hands, that will be hard to judge but I suspect Pedersoli will maintain their NUG higher than EuroArms or Armi Sport QC standards or lack of them.
Prototypes will be shared with some lads after their introduction at the "Shot Show," January 17-20, 2012.
The first of the offerings will be:
SPRINGFIELD 1861 US MUSKET .58, @ $1,282.00
RICHMOND 1862, TYPE III, .58, @ $1,218.00
ENFIELD 3 BAND P1853, .577, @ $1,240.00
ENFIELD 2 BAND P1858, .577, @ $1,162.00
And yes, these will still need so-called "defarbing" or "de-farb" services.
My intent and purpose is to share and update lads, as to what is changing and what is coming... NOT to be political or controversial. (Well, when it comes to controversial and heretical, not any more than usual.... : )
Curt
This is just a quick summary of the anticipated new product line now that Pedersoli has taken over/bought out EuroArms.
As the "details" go, prototypes have gone to the N-SSA's Small Arms Committee for review. Being a different hobby, I will not comment on that other than it appears "from long distance" that Pedersoli still appears to think/believe/operate under the impression that the N-SSA is the larger market for reproduction Civil War firearms. AND, is marketing the "new line" with the competitive shooter first in mind with PMG (Pedersoli Match Grade) standard depth button type rifling, a modified rear sight, and improved/machined/treated lock "internals.".
Anyways, preliminary "intel" on the prototype P1853 "Enfield" RM and bogus P1858 Naval Rifle and M1861 "Springfield" and "Richmond" lines shows the reworked rifling, the addition of better markings on lockplates and barrels (they cannot remove the modern markngs required by Italian law, but they have moved them to the side). The Enfield has a "heavier' and less anemic hammer. And the stock of both Springfields and (incorrectly) Enfields is American Black Walnut. The Enfields have the proper 3rd Model barrel bands, but they are still incorrectly cyanide gassed colored. The M1861 Springfield wil still have the limited "1861" dates.
Fit and finish, with greater Quality Control, appears to be to Pedersoli standards and above the random EuroArms'. However, with just a prototype or three in some lads hands, that will be hard to judge but I suspect Pedersoli will maintain their NUG higher than EuroArms or Armi Sport QC standards or lack of them.
Prototypes will be shared with some lads after their introduction at the "Shot Show," January 17-20, 2012.
The first of the offerings will be:
SPRINGFIELD 1861 US MUSKET .58, @ $1,282.00
RICHMOND 1862, TYPE III, .58, @ $1,218.00
ENFIELD 3 BAND P1853, .577, @ $1,240.00
ENFIELD 2 BAND P1858, .577, @ $1,162.00
And yes, these will still need so-called "defarbing" or "de-farb" services.
My intent and purpose is to share and update lads, as to what is changing and what is coming... NOT to be political or controversial. (Well, when it comes to controversial and heretical, not any more than usual.... : )
Curt
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