Author Topic: Pedersoli Rolling Block (Read 2654 times)

Iowahunter · « **on:** December 26, 2004, 11:06:45 AM »

I have a chance to purchase a slightly used Pedersoli Rolling Block in 45-70 that appears to be the Creedmoor #2. Gun is in 90-95% shape ,price $750
To high? good deal? Or run away ? LOL Thanks...

Cottonwood · « **Reply #1 on:** December 27, 2004, 06:22:16 AM »

Guns America has a good deal posted on one in 45-70 for $500.00

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976524054.htm

Iowahunter · « **Reply #2 on:** December 27, 2004, 10:28:08 AM »

Thanks Montanan, I notice they also have the same #2 Creedmore as I'm looking at for over a grand... Have any experiance with them? The type of Rb I mean.. Good ,bad ,??

marlinman93 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 27, 2004, 01:53:25 PM »

In my opinion, the price of $750 is reasonable. I think they list at about $1200, and I see them new at near that price. I'm unfamiliar with Pedersoli's RB, but the Creedmore version is a lot nicer looking gun that the standard version, with it's stupid carbine barrel band.
If it was something I liked, I wouldn't hesitate to make a serious offer, and try to get it maybe a bit cheaper. If not, it's not that bad a price.
Pedersoli guns have a good reputation for accuracy, and value for the buck. I would think this wouldn't be any different with the RB model.

Iowahunter · « **Reply #4 on:** December 27, 2004, 07:05:17 PM »

I bit the boollit... and laid the gun away tonight. I looked it over real good and couldn't hardly tell its ever been shot. Got the rear tang site and all the front globe replacement sights w/ it and comes in a Pedersoli foam lined hardcase. The gun just seems to fit me alot better than my Sharps does I like the balance better. Wood to metal fit is pretty good so now I got to save some pennies.. Thanks to all.... :wink:

marlinman93 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 28, 2004, 03:49:53 PM »

It's usually better to go for it, than to regret it forever! Congratulations!

Cottonwood · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2004, 03:47:39 AM »

Quote from: Iowahunter

I bit the boollit... and laid the gun away tonight. I looked it over real good and couldn't hardly tell its ever been shot. Got the rear tang site and all the front globe replacement sights w/ it and comes in a Pedersoli foam lined hardcase. The gun just seems to fit me alot better than my Sharps does I like the balance better. Wood to metal fit is pretty good so now I got to save some pennies.. Thanks to all.... :wink:

Iowahunter

I'm maybe gonna do the same thing... I just don't know yet. I love the center hammer design of the Rolling Block rifles better than the sidelock design of the Sharps rifles.

Pedersoli does make some fine Rolling Blocks and I'm interested in only two... the Creedmoor and the John Bodine. And of course I want to have it in 45-90 as well.

marlinman93 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2004, 06:19:31 PM »

I like a centered hammer design also. I have a Sharps replica, and enjoy it, but I like my Rolling Block, and my Hepburn even better. I also like the Winchester High and Low Wall design, and of course! The Ballard!

Iowahunter · « **Reply #8 on:** December 31, 2004, 04:13:39 AM »

Montanan, I was at Cabelas in Wis yesterday and they had an Pedersoli
RB Creedmore NIB for $649 on sale. I looked it over and its the same as the one I have on layaway for $75 more : (. The only difference that I could tell was it was stamped as Cableas as the importer. I almost grabbed it but, came home with a NIB 1886 EL instead. Not a bad price for the RB if you can have it shipped out your way. Kevin

Cottonwood · « **Reply #9 on:** December 31, 2004, 05:48:37 AM »

Quote from: Iowahunter

Montanan, I was at Cabelas in Wis yesterday and they had an Pedersoli
RB Creedmore NIB for $649 on sale. I looked it over and its the same as the one I have on layaway for $75 more : (. Kevin

Kevin

Was this the fullsize Creedmoor at 34" or the 30" and in what chamber 45-70 or 45-90, not that it matters. If I remember correctly the one for $649 was the 30" barreled action. When they used to show the RB's in the catalog and the online store they were always on sale. Now they don't even show them anymore.

I'm gonna put my copy Sharps up for sale with its Lee Shaver long range soule sight. I want the Pedersoli Rolling Block... I will find the store lister and start calling around. I aint got the full amount yet but they do Lay-A-Way :grin:

Creedmoor Rolling Block $649.00 on sale at Cabela's

John Bodine model through Cherry's Pedesoli on sale at $1,550.00

Now for the American maker and that is Lone Star Inc their Rolling Block Rifles start at $1,995.00

For the money... the clear winner is the Pedersoli Creedmoor Rolling Block rifle.

For Interesting Facts about the Creedmoor Match

The Creedmoor Matches

Iowahunter · « **Reply #10 on:** December 31, 2004, 08:20:00 AM »

I'm pretty sure it was the 30" one. Cal. was 45-70 I traded in my 45-90 Sharps in on the 1886 EL. They gave me $700 for it and they had new ones just like it for 9.. something Its not to bad aday here today..Think I'll go pop a cap or 2 : )))

Cottonwood · « **Reply #11 on:** December 31, 2004, 09:26:51 AM »

Currently 14* physical temp but with wind chil -2* here in Kalispell, Mt

Don't think I will be popping any off today outdoors... maybe go up to the indoor range tomorrow, being its my daughters 21st birthday today.

You all have a good New Years

Iowahunter · « **Reply #12 on:** December 31, 2004, 12:39:40 PM »

Happy Birthday to your daughter and Happy New Year to all..
It was 57 here yesterday but rainy off and on. Today its 40 or so with the wind starting to swing in from your way LOL Way to warm for Dec in Iowa although I'm not complaining to much! The range was packed so I just went off to the side and shot 35 rds offhand. Cast 405&350 over 28grs 2744. Both shot real well and recoil was mild.

Murf · « **Reply #13 on:** January 11, 2005, 06:21:27 PM »

cv73. the older pedersolis came with .451 rather than 458 bores. i have an older one model CAT NO 3514 and found 387 gr cast work well but anything larger binds in the bore and either prevents lock up or if not fired will mean the bullet remains in the bore when the case is ejected. I am planning to slug my barrel and order a custom mould.
I believe some models had a different extractor design. Mine like yours requires that the little flip flop extractor be checked that it is in place before inserting the cartridge. On the older guns the hammer is made quite a bit softer than the firing pin and will deform after a very moderate amount of shooting. Pedersoli states this is normal as the hammer is designed to avoid being too brittle. One friend has drilled out the area and inserted a piece of harder steel where the hammer and firing pin meet. He has fired many thouands of rounds.