Davide Pedersoli Kentucky Rifle Percussion .32, 35.5 in Octagonal Barrel, Walnut Fullstock, Brass-Mounted
This Italian-made Davide Pedersoli Kentucky Rifle is a .32 caliber, percussion-caplock reproduction with classic long-rifle features. It sports a 35.5 inch octagonal barrel, a full-length European walnut stock, and brass-mounted furniture including a patchbox. Italian proof marks and a boxed "BS" date code (2002) confirm its origin and year of proof, with factory markings for "BLACK POWDER ONLY" and "PEDERSOLI - ITALY CAL. .32."
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The brass furniture shows areas of tarnish and wear.
What’s Included
- Original Davide Pedersoli factory cardboard box with S.213 Kentucky .32 label
The rifle follows the traditional Kentucky long-rifle pattern in a small-bore .32 caliber, configured as a single-shot, percussion caplock muzzleloader. The barrel is 35.5 inches long with an octagonal profile, and the flats are marked "BLACK POWDER ONLY" alongside "PEDERSOLI - ITALY CAL. .32."
The full-length European walnut stock is brass-mounted, featuring a patchbox, buttplate, sideplate, trigger guard, thimbles, and nosecap. The length of pull measures 13.25 inches. It uses a single trigger and an S-profile hammer consistent with period styling.
Sighting is straightforward and traditional, with a dovetailed blade front sight and a fixed rear open sight set in a dovetail. This simple, durable setup aligns with the rifle’s classic use and design.
Proof and maker markings include the star-over "PN" black-powder proof, the Gardone proof-house crest, and the circular "dp" Pedersoli trademark. The boxed "BS" Italian date code denotes 2002 proof. Country of origin is Italy, and this is a modern reproduction.