Pedersoli Kentucky Flintlock 50 Cal 35.56" Rifle

This is the flintlock version of the Pedersoli Kentucky Rifle, model S.210, bored in .50 caliber. It reproduces the long rifle carried in the American colonies, a pattern dated to roughly 1750 through 1850. The design grew out of the German Jäger hunting rifles, went up against the British Brown Bess in its day, and its light weight and accuracy turned it into one of the most popular rifles in early America.

The barrel measures 35.56 inches and is rifled with eight grooves. The barrel is blued, the lock is case hardened, the fittings are brass, and the American walnut stock carries a patch box. Loading is from the muzzle and the flintlock takes a 5/8 inch small flint. It shoots a round ball, and a two cavity round ball mould is made to match its bore. The rifle weighs 8.15 pounds and is suited to hunting as well as target shooting.