Pedersoli Mortimer Flintlock Rifle .54 Cal 36″ Muzzleloader Black Powder
SOLD FOR: $1,004.00
LSB#: LSB251220TO011
Make: Pedersoli
Model: Mortimer
Serial#: 57094
Year of Manufacture: 1991
Caliber: .54
Action Type: English Style Flintlock, Muzzleloader, Black Powder Only
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “57094, Pedersoli Black Powder Only, Cal .54. The lock plate is marked “Mortimer”.
Barrel Length: 36″ half octagon.
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a two leaf folding square notch dovetailed into the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is one piece, half stock, dark stained walnut, checkered straight wrist, straight comb, pancake cheekpiece, with smooth steel buttplate. The LOP is 14″ from trigger to buttplate. There are scratches, light compression dents, and other such handling wear throughout. There are no chips or cracks. There is light weathering near the buttstock. Overall this stock is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Browned, Color Case, Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is some dust from storage. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates a 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its original finish. There are minor scratches throughout. There is thinning finish on some of the high points and leading edges. The color case is vivid. The screws are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Very Good to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The lock works as intended. The flint sparks. As with all used firearms a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: Sling
Our Assessment: The Mortimer pattern rifle is inspired by the elegant English sporting rifles produced during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a period when British gunmakers such as Mortimer, Manton, and others were producing finely crafted flintlock arms for hunting and target shooting. These rifles reflected the high level of craftsmanship associated with English gunmaking of the era, combining graceful lines with practical field performance. Flintlock rifles of this type were widely used by sportsmen throughout Europe and the British Empire before percussion ignition systems gradually replaced flintlocks in the mid 19th century.
This example is a modern reproduction manufactured by Davide Pedersoli of Italy, a company well known for producing historically accurate black powder firearms. Pedersoli rifles are widely respected among muzzleloading shooters for their quality construction and faithful interpretation of traditional designs. The Mortimer model follows the styling of English sporting rifles with its half stock walnut configuration, checkered straight wrist, and long 36 inch barrel. The flintlock ignition system paired with the two leaf folding rear sight and blade front sight maintains the classic appearance and operation associated with early sporting rifles.
This rifle remains in very good to excellent overall condition and retains approximately 95 percent of its original browned, blued, and case colored finish. The walnut stock shows light scratches, minor compression dents, and mild weathering near the buttstock but remains free of chips or cracks. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and rates approximately 9.5 out of 10 with only light dust from storage noted. The flintlock functions as intended and produces sparks when tested. The rifle includes a sling and presents as a very attractive example of Pedersoli’s Mortimer flintlock sporting rifle. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF