Pedersoli Scout Flintlock
Davide Pedersoli & C. S.r.l. · Rifle · In Production
Also known as: Pedersoli Scout Rifle Flintlock, Pedersoli Scout Carbine
Overview
The Pedersoli Scout Flintlock is a .50 caliber muzzleloading rifle built by Italian black-powder specialist Davide Pedersoli. Marketed as an entry-level flintlock, it pairs a 720mm octagonal rifled barrel with a traditional flintlock ignition, double set trigger, walnut stock and brass furniture, and is offered in .32, .45 and .50 caliber for target shooting and muzzleloader-season hunting.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2800 g (98.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1090 mm (42.91") |
| Barrel Length | 720 mm (28.35") |
| Action Type | Muzzleloader |
| Firing Mechanism | Flintlock |
| Trigger Type | Double Set |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 300 m/s (984 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 756 J (558 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 90 m (98 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Rifled |
| Rifling Twist | 864 mm (34.02") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued Barrel, Polished Lock, Brass Furniture |
Calibers
- .50 Caliber Ball · primary — also known as 0.50 in lead round ball, 12.7mm round ball, .50 cal
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Muzzle-Loaded
- Safety mechanisms: Half-Cock Notch
- Features: Double Set Trigger, Adjustable Ramp Rear Sight, Brass Furniture, Octagonal Barrel, Walnut Stock
Production
Current-production reproduction muzzleloader
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Davide Pedersoli
Notes
Also offered in a kit form (Scout Carbine Kit) for home assembly. Available in .32, .45 and .50 caliber variants; the .50 uses a 6-groove barrel with a 1:34 inch twist.
Background
Davide Pedersoli of Gardone Val Trompia, Italy, is one of the foremost makers of reproduction black-powder firearms. The Scout is its budget-friendly flintlock aimed at newcomers to muzzleloading and hunters in primitive-weapon seasons.