Pro Libertate’s New Pedersoli Brown Bess Carbine

[Pro Libertate]

I’d been looking at Pedersoli’s Brown Bess offerings for quite some time. I just discovered that Buffalo Arms had two in stock (the standard and carbine versions) and they were gracious enough to let me come down and get my hands on ‘em before making the decision to purchase. I had heard that quality was sort of hit or miss, so I felt a lot better about being able to handle them for myself as opposed to purchasing sight unseen. I ultimately decided upon the “carbine” version, which is a bit of a misnomer… it’s longer than the vast majority of rifles I own!

Overall, I’m quite impressed with the BB’s quality. It feels as solid as any military firearm I’ve ever handled. I’m a little disappointed that Pedersoli doesn’t include any accessories for the price, however… is a cleaning jag too much to ask for?

 

[barracudadave67]

Well you must have bought it, cause its hanging on your wall.
I have a Carbine Bess also I love it. It alwaysn draws a crowd at the range.

Dave

 

[bpd303]

decided upon the “carbine” version,

A good choice in my opinion. I had the chance to shoot on a while back and loved it.

 

[Pro Libertate]

A good choice in my opinion. I had the chance to shoot on a while back and loved it.

I’m glad for the affirmation! As a history lover, I just had to have one (despite its obvious inaccuracies). I’ve recently started making my own black powder and molding my own round balls, and I’m thoroughly enjoying my newfound self-sufficiency in that respect.

 

[Pro Libertate]

I couldn’t help but notice that my carbine didn’t come with sling swivels. Can anyone who has purchased one verify theirs also didn’t?

 

[Youngblood]

Yeah, what the heck, i thought both size Bess’s had sling swivels.

 

[Louisk]

I couldn’t help but notice that my carbine didn’t come with sling swivels. Can anyone who has purchased one verify theirs also didn’t?

I bought one a couple of years ago. It was second hand from a gun store but in mostly new condition and it did not have swing swivels.

 

[barracudadave67]

The Carbines do not come with "sling swivels". I installed a set on mine, The bottom one is no problem, it just screws onto the trigger gaurd
. The top one has to have a lug, silvered soldered onto the bottom of the BBL, and drilled out for the swivel screw, thru the stock. That is the only way to get a solid mount. Not a real easy thing for a lot of people to do. Then the lug must be inletted into the BBL channel.

The sling swivels are available at "Track of the Wolff".

Dave

 

[springfield art]

I’d been looking at Pedersoli’s Brown Bess offerings for quite some time. I just discovered that Buffalo Arms had two in stock (the standard and carbine versions) and they were gracious enough to let me come down and get my hands on ‘em before making the decision to purchase. I had heard that quality was sort of hit or miss, so I felt a lot better about being able to handle them for myself as opposed to purchasing sight unseen. I ultimately decided upon the “carbine” version, which is a bit of a misnomer… it’s longer than the vast majority of rifles I own!

Overall, I’m quite impressed with the BB’s quality. It feels as solid as any military firearm I’ve ever handled. I’m a little disappointed that Pedersoli doesn’t include any accessories for the price, however… is a cleaning jag too much to ask for?

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[springfield art]

Nice! I don't think it's cost effective for them to worry about what type cleaning jag guys will want to use. That's a nice looking carbine!