"Pedersoli .54 Jaeger Flintlock..." Topic

I am considering this rifle and would like to get opinions from anyone that has Pedersoli products and or this particular rifle or flintlocks in general. It will be my first flintlock.

I have a 30 yr old Dixie Gunworks .50 percussion Mountain Rifle that I have put over 1000s balls through so I know a little about muzzleloaders.
John

Pedersoli has a reputation for making quality BP reproductions, and the Jaeger is pretty well reviewed. They are not cheap.

I've had a Pedersoli 1861 Springfield rifle musket for a few years and also have an original 1861 Springfield to compare it to. It is well made and pretty darn close to the original. The ramrod – comprised of two pieces welded together at the "swell", broke rather quickly. It was also not of exactly the same profile as the original rod which was made in one piece. Oddly enough, An original bayonet fits perfectly while a non-Pedersoli replica does not…

There is a video or two on the "capandball" YouTube channel in which he visits the Pedersoli factory and sees the production processes. He also owns a number of Pedersoli replicas and rates them highly so I recommend that you give him a look.

I have owned Pedersoli Brown Bess, Kentucky Rifle, and Queen Anne pistol. I fired the long guns only a handful of times but had no issues. All 3 guns seemed well made. I would buy the brand again if I were in the market.

I have a Persoli Sharps buffalo rifle in .45-70 Gov (so crtridge as opposed to cap & ball). Well made rifle, looks good and shoots well.

I've got a Pedersoli 1809 Potsdamer and, as the posts above say, the quality and workmanship are excellent. I've put a few hundred rounds through it and the only problems I've had are broken flints or forgetting to wipe out the pan before putting the powder into it.

One thing I will recommend, though, is keeping the steel components well coated with oil. They will rust quickly after handling if not protected. It's only surface rust, and it's easy to remove, but it does spoil the look of the weapon.

Thank You all. Great comments.

As for expense this is my retirement gift to me. My wife is totally into it.

Good suggestion, I have watched all capandball youtube videos multiple times.
John

I have a Short Land Pattern Brown Bess and love it, wish I could fire it more. Recently got back a gift to my dad in 80s of a Thompson Center 50 cal Hawkin which isn't much different than a Jager rifle.

Huron, enjoy your retirement!