Pedersoli Rolling Block Target Deluxe .357 Mag 30” Rifle & Malcolm 6X Scope
SOLD FOR: $1,425.00
LSB#: LSB250805WT004
Make: Pedersoli, Taylor’s & Company
Model: Rolling Block Target Deluxe
Serial Number: R014904
Year of Manufacture: 2019 / Modern
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: Rolling Block Single Shot
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “Taylors & Co., / Inc. Winchester, VA” with two proofs. The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “R014904 dp PEDERSOLI – R.BLOCK 30” / MADE IN ITALY / 19 cal. 357 Mag”. The left side of the rolling block is marked “R014904 IT / 19”. The top tang is marked “R014904 IT / 19”.
Barrel Length: 30” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch elevator sight screwed to the barrel. The riser has been removed. The top of the barre is mounted with a W.M. Malcolm Gen II Short Rifle Telescope with Fine Crosshair reticle. The sight picture is clear. The scope rates in Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The rifle features a two-piece walnut stock with a straight grip and a capped schnabel forearm. There are sling studs front and rear. There are a few minor compression marks. The buttstock is fitted with an ACCU-RISER that can not be removed without cutting the strings. There are no damages underneath the Accu-Riser. The LOP measures 14 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock is in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, Coin Frame. Factory Engraved.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows some minor handling wear. The bluing on the barrel is deep and well-preserved. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear and well-defined. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a Malcolm 6X scope and WM Malcolm manual.
Our Assessment: Pedersoli’s Rolling Block Target Deluxe pays homage to one of the most respected single-shot actions of the 19th century, delivering modern precision through a design rooted in Remington’s famed rolling-block system. In this 2019 example, Pedersoli combines that proven mechanical simplicity with finely executed Italian craftsmanship—evident in the factory engraving, coin-finished frame, and long 30-inch octagonal barrel optimized for stability and consistent harmonics. The addition of a W.M. Malcolm 6X short rifle scope, styled after late-19th-century external-adjustment optics, reinforces the rifle’s classical silhouette while providing a crisp, period-appropriate sight picture that complements the rifle’s intended role as a precision target arm.
Chambered in .357 Magnum, the rifle offers an interesting and versatile pairing of a modern revolver cartridge with a historic single-shot platform. Since its introduction in 1935, the .357 Mag has earned a reputation for accuracy, clean internal ballistics, and surprising range when fired from a long barrel. In this rifle—benefiting from a bright 9/10 bore, sharp rifling, and tight lockup—the cartridge becomes exceptionally pleasant and consistent for target work, especially with heavier, slower projectiles that take full advantage of the 30-inch barrel. With roughly 97% original finish, handsome walnut furniture, and excellent optics, this Rolling Block Target Deluxe is both a functional precision rifle and an elegant fusion of Old World styling and modern performance. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
