Pedersoli Kuchenreuter Pistol
Davide Pedersoli & Co. S.r.l. · Pistol · In Production
Also known as: Kuchenreuter Target Pistol, Pedersoli Kuchenreuter Target Percussion Pistol
Overview
The Pedersoli Kuchenreuter Pistol is a single-shot muzzle-loading percussion target pistol produced by the Italian black-powder specialist Davide Pedersoli. It is a faithful reproduction of a mid-19th-century German target pistol built around 1854-1855 by the renowned Bavarian gunsmith Bartholomaus Joseph Kuchenreuter of Steinweg near Regensburg. Chambered for the .44 (and .38) caliber patched round ball, it features a browned octagonal-tapered rifled barrel with a 1-in-18-inch twist, a single set trigger, a vertically adjustable rear sight, color case hardened furniture, and an oil-finished walnut stock. Widely regarded as the masterpiece of Pedersoli's catalogue, it is a favorite among muzzle-loading precision target shooters.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1200 g (42.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 430 mm (16.93") |
| Barrel Length | 285 mm (11.22") |
| Action Type | Muzzleloader |
| Firing Mechanism | Percussion |
| Trigger Type | Set Trigger |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 457 mm (17.99") |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Browned Barrel With Color Case Hardened Furniture |
Calibers
- .44 Caliber Percussion · primary — also known as .44 cal, .454 round ball, .44 ball
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Muzzle Loaded
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Single Set Trigger, Adjustable Rear Sight, Octagonal Tapered Barrel, Silver Barrel Inlay, Oil Finished Walnut Stock
Production
Modern reproduction; original pattern dated circa 1854-1855
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Bartholomaus Joseph Kuchenreuter (original design)
Notes
Offered in .44 and .38 caliber. The barrel bears the engraving 'BARTH. IOS KUCHENREUTER' along with a silver-inlaid Kuchenreuter maker's mark. A prized competition arm in ISSF/MLAIC muzzle-loading pistol disciplines.
Background
Bartholomaus Joseph Kuchenreuter (1782-1864) belonged to one of the most celebrated dynasties of German gunmakers, active in the Regensburg region for generations. Pedersoli's recreation of his target pistol is considered the crowning achievement of the company's black-powder line.