New 45/70 from Santa!

[35 Whelen]

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?

 

[Slimfinn]

Wow that sure looks beautiful on my phone, can't wait to check it out on the computer screen later

 

[35 Whelen]

Well thanks! I must have been a very good boy in Santa's eyes!

 

[JD338]

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

JD338

 

[Vince2]

All I can say is; YOWZA!!!!!

 

[Guy Miner]

WOW!

Great looking rifle. Merry Christmas!

Guy

 

[DrMike]

Definitely a handsome rifle. The builders did a great job of making it pretty.

 

[bdbrown66]

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.

 

[Charlie-NY]

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.

 

[35 Whelen]

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.

 

[35 Whelen]

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.

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!

 

[35 Whelen]

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.

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!

 

[35 Whelen]

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

JD338

Tnx JD.........e

 

[35 Whelen]

WOW!

Great looking rifle. Merry Christmas!

Guy

Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Enjoyed your YouTube video on loading the 45/70. Well done Guy
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[35 Whelen]

Definitely a handsome rifle. The builders did a great job of making it pretty.

Tnx Doc!
Merry HoHo to you and yours in the Yukon at Christmas time

 

[35 Whelen]

All I can say is; YOWZA!!!!!

Thanks and Happy Holidays to you at Christmas Vince.
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[Ridge_Runner]

never heard of them and I live 50 miles from winchester. nice looking rifle!

 

[truck driver]

Great seeing you post Earl and with a great looking rifle too. I hope it shoots as good as it looks.

 

[bdbrown66]

That is a good point! And a very valid perspective. In that respect the Marlin would be a better candidate.

I'm a Henry guy, myself.

 

[DrMike]

Handsome rifle.