Author Topic: Pedersoli Kentucky Pistol (Read 3361 times)

Grischi · « **on:** June 16, 2023, 07:55:36 PM »

Living in Germany is hard if you try to build a custom muzzleloader from a kit.
The availability of quality U.S. parts or kits is limited especially for pistols.
So I decided to work with what is available - a Pedersoli Kentucky pistol kit.
I tried to customize it as good as possible.
I hope it's no longer a boring italian factory pistol.
Changes to delivery status:
- Relocation of the ramrod pipes and modification of the entry pipe
- Modification of the trigger guard
- Conversion to single set trigger
- tang modification
- Manufacture and fitting of nose cap, buttplate and thumb piece made of brass
- light engravings
- Silver wire inlays
- simple carvings
- German silver front sight

Christian

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2023, 08:17:46 PM »

Grischi,

That's a very nice looking pistol. Thanks for posting pictures of your rework techniques. Some good ideas there. What's your next project?

Ron

Grischi · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2023, 08:23:43 PM »

Quote from: Ky-Flinter on June 16, 2023, 08:17:46 PM

Grischi,

That's a very nice looking pistol. Thanks for posting pictures of your rework techniques. Some good ideas there. What's your next project?

Ron

Ron, thank you.
No further projects the next months. I think I'd rather do some more shooting.

Christian

Dave Marsh · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2023, 08:55:22 PM »

Great job. Let us know how she shoots.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2023, 09:32:55 PM »

What a transformation, I would never have guessed what it started out as. A lot of work there. Well done.

Tim C.

Enfield · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2023, 10:19:50 PM »

very cool, good Work! Super gemacht

JPK · « **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2023, 10:34:20 PM »

Now that’s how to build a kit!

Rolf · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2023, 08:57:59 AM »

Great work!! Would have never guessed it was a Pedersoli.

Best regards
Rolf

Monty59 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2023, 09:39:22 AM »

Hello Christian, you have already seen with the other weapons and with the Kibler that you are a good craftsman. You have changed the Pedersoli kit really well, great work !

Monty

Grischi · « **Reply #9 on:** June 18, 2023, 07:50:26 AM »

Thank you all for your kind words.
Have a blessed Sunday.

Christian

TDM · « **Reply #10 on:** June 18, 2023, 08:02:04 AM »

Christian, I have one these I built and yours is much nicer than mine! You did a very good job.

2 shots · « **Reply #11 on:** June 18, 2023, 03:46:20 PM »

looking good. nice job on that.

Robert Hill · « **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2023, 04:23:55 AM »

Looks great! You have changed the kit entirely!
-Robert Hill

Gtrubicon · « **Reply #13 on:** June 21, 2023, 05:46:20 AM »

I think it’s beautifully done! Lots of thought went into it, and the the craftsmanship. Well done.

alacran · « **Reply #14 on:** June 21, 2023, 01:43:43 PM »

You definitely made a 'silk purse out of a sow's ear'. Nice job, I assume there are laws in Germany concerning the removal of the manufactures rolled stamping.

Grischi · « **Reply #15 on:** June 21, 2023, 07:37:11 PM »

Thank you all for your kind comments.

Quote from: alacran on June 21, 2023, 01:43:43 PM

You definitely made a 'silk purse out of a sow's ear'. Nice job, I assume there are laws in Germany concerning the removal of the manufactures rolled stamping.

Alacran, you're right. The barrel has to be marked here.

Christian

hanshi · « **Reply #16 on:** June 22, 2023, 04:49:34 AM »

Your pistol is definitely not boring and isn't a Pedersoli any longer regardless what the markings say. Your customizing is exponentially better than what it started as.

taterbug · « **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2023, 08:19:34 PM »

Wow! Yes, that is a great transformation! Almost easier to make one from raw materials!

Will you be shooting it too? Maybe too nice to get it dirty, but it will look even better with some range time and use

Grischi · « **Reply #18 on:** June 26, 2023, 08:44:46 PM »

Quote from: hanshi on June 22, 2023, 04:49:34 AM

Your pistol is definitely not boring and isn't a Pedersoli any longer regardless what the markings say. Your customizing is exponentially better than what it started as.

Thank you.

Christian

Grischi · « **Reply #19 on:** June 26, 2023, 08:48:48 PM »

Quote from: taterbug on June 26, 2023, 08:19:34 PM

Wow! Yes, that is a great transformation! Almost easier to make one from raw materials!

Will you be shooting it too? Maybe too nice to get it dirty, but it will look even better with some range time and use

Thanks.
Of course I'm shooting it. Had it one time at the range so far.
Not happy with the grouping yet. I have to find a good load. Tested it with 20gr 3f powder, .010 lubed patch and .490 round ball.
Next I will increase the load by 5gr. up to 25gr and 30gr. Hope I will get tighter groups.

Christian

J.M.Browning · « **Reply #20 on:** June 27, 2023, 04:18:27 AM »

Very nice thank you for sharing !

bama · « **Reply #21 on:** June 27, 2023, 03:34:24 PM »

Great job transforming your Pedersoli into a beautiful pistol you did an excellent job.

Pete G. · « **Reply #22 on:** June 28, 2023, 01:23:02 AM »

Very nice work. 😄

jonwithanh · « **Reply #23 on:** October 20, 2023, 02:20:13 AM »

You certainly did a great job on that Pedersoli Kentucky. Everything about it is first rate. I especially like the Butt cap that you added. I am building one from bits and pieces. Pedersoli stock, a Bondino w. parker .45 barrel and a CVA flintlock. All pieces acquired from ebay inexpensively. You have showed what can be done.

Grischi · « **Reply #24 on:** October 20, 2023, 05:43:25 AM »

Thanks again for the kind words. I feel honored.
Meanwhile I made displays for this and my other kentucky pistol.
I used brass rods brazed with silver solder and some maple for the bases.

Christian

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