New 45/70 from Santa!

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Dec 22, 2011
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Thought some may have an interest in one of these Italian imports? After looking at the new Henry's and Ruger Marlins . I decided to try a Pedestoli 1886 imported by Taylor & Co in Winchester,Va.
It is a PG Deluxe Extra lite model in 45/70. I wanted a blued classic gun. I am totally impressed with what you get for your money! If this was a Conn made original one could be in the $25,000 range instead of $2500!!!!
Let me know what you think?
 

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Beautiful rifle Earle!
You definitely must have been a good boy.

JD338
 
Beautiful rifle. About the only downside I can think of is, there's no scoping that bad boy when the eyes can't handle iron sights any longer. That would make it a non-starter for me.
 
Beautiful rifle. About the only downside I can think of is, there's no scoping that bad boy when the eyes can't handle iron sights any longer. That would make it a non-starter for me.
That is a good point! And a very valid perspective. In that respect the Marlin would be a better candidate.
 
Nice rifle, maybe too nice. I don't think I'd shoot it and don't need another safe queen.
Good luck with your Christmas present. Most of us got Red Ryders. :D
I promise to get it scratched up asap so it's a non issue! To be honest I do have a factory engraved Winchester 1886 that has a current selling point that is so ridiculously high. That actually hunting with it is pretty much a bad idea!
 
Nice rifle, maybe too nice. I don't think I'd shoot it and don't need another safe queen. LOL

Good luck with your Christmas present. Most of us got Red Ryders. :D
Tnx Charlie,
Will probably hunt it with 325's at 1900.
But plan on plinking with it downloaded with Berry's bullets down around 15/1600 to drop recoil waaaay down so it's more fun!
 
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