Pedersoli "markings"?

[swimmer]

I believe I have a Remington 1858 revolver made by Pedersoli!? What "stampings" are there for this company. There is FA within a square, which I think means it was made in 1963. Any help would be appreciated. I need a magnifying glass to clearly see the markings on the pistol.
Is this a well made gun compared to Umberti and Pieta? Thanks in advance.

 

[necchi]

This should help; http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/236956/

 

[pargent]

If it is indeed a Pedersoli they are built to compete at world championship level and are the very best .

 

[pargent]

NB. these pedersoli's are a recent build (last10-15 years )

 

[TFoley]

This should help; http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/236956/[/quote]


As the post-link shows, there is never any doubt that a product has been made by Davide Pedersoli - the dp stamp and name are clearly and deeply stamped.

Other markings will be those of the proof house at Gardone val Trompia, PN for 'Pulvero Nero' [black powder], often BLACK POWDER ONLY and usually MADE IN ITALY. The calibre will also be marked. These marking are often hidden from obvious sight under the loading lever.

tac

 

[swimmer]

Thanks everyone. I did find it was made in 1980 - NOT 1963!

 

[Alden]

Isn't AF for Aavid Federsoli, Dave's lesser-known brother?

Maybe not...