Davide Pedersoli Waadtlander .45 Percussion Target Rifle, 31 in Heavy Octagonal Barrel, Tang Diopter & Globe Target Sights
This Pedersoli Waadtlander is a purpose-built percussion target rifle notable for its 31 in heavy octagonal browned barrel, precision target sights, and classic Schuetzen ergonomics. Italian CIP proofed in 2022 and roll-marked "WAADTLANDER," it combines a color case-hardened lock and hammer with a hardwood stock featuring a cheek shelf, adjustable palm rest, and Swiss two-prong buttplate.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few small marks from prior handling and use, as shown in the photos.
What's Included
- Davide Pedersoli owner's manual
- Muzzle protector/short starter
- Adjustable Schuetzen-style palm rest (installed)
- Tang-mounted micrometer diopter rear sight with disc eyepiece (installed)
- Hooded globe front sight (installed)
- Bright steel ramrod (installed)
The heavy, octagonal, browned barrel measures 31 in and carries an under-rib with two thimbles, supporting the bright steel ramrod. The muzzle shows a bright ring at the crown, and the barrel is roll-marked "WAADTLANDER" for clear model identification.
The percussion sidelock action features a color case-hardened lockplate and external hammer, paired with double-set triggers housed in a Schuetzen-style multi-loop finger-rest trigger guard. This setup complements deliberate target shooting and aligns with the rifle's match-focused design.
Precision target sights are fitted from the factory: a tang-mounted micrometer diopter rear sight with disc eyepiece and a hooded globe front sight. Together, these target sights provide fine, repeatable adjustments and a clean sight picture suited to black powder match work.
The hardwood stock includes a cheek shelf, a Swiss two-prong buttplate, and the included adjustable Schuetzen-style palm rest for stable offhand support. A wood stabilizer is incorporated to support consistent stock performance alongside these competition-oriented features.
Proofed in Italy with CIP PN and Pedersoli dp marks in 2022, this recent-release reproduction is intended for black powder only. The rifle's approximate weight is 14.37 lb (reference spec), contributing to steadiness over the sights and mild perceived recoil with appropriate .45 loads.