Pedersoli 1857 Württembergischen Rifle .54 cal Muzzleloading Percussion
SOLD FOR: $1,100.00
LSB#: LSB260224HE052
Make: Pedersoli
Model: 1857 Württembergischen
Serial#: 18570700
Year of Manufacture: 1999
Caliber: .54 Cal
Action Type: Single shot, muzzleloading, percussion rifle.
Barrel Length: 39″
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to the front barrel band. The rear sight is a rotating adjustable square notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is one piece smooth walnut, 3 bands, straight grip, straight comb, with steel buttplate. The LOP is 13 1/2″ from trigger to buttplate. There is light handling wear. There are some light scratches and compression dents throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Arsenal Bright, Color Case
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is light superficial corrosion near the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 95% of its original finish. There are light corrosion freckles throughout, most notably on the trigger guard. There are light scratches scattered throughout. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: This rifle is in functional condition. The hammer holds full and half cock. The nipple is free. The firing channel is clear. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used guns a full cleaning may be necessary to meet your standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This Pedersoli 1857 Württembergischen Rifle is a well-made modern percussion muzzleloading rifle manufactured in 1999 and chambered in .54 caliber. Patterned after a European military rifle, it features a 39″ barrel, three-band walnut stock, arsenal-bright metal, color-case lock components, steel buttplate, and military-style sights with a blade front sight integral to the front barrel band and a rotating adjustable square-notch rear sight. The long barrel, full-length stock, and bright finish give it a strong mid-19th-century martial presentation, while Pedersoli manufacture adds appeal for collectors and black powder shooters who value quality modern reproductions.
Condition is Excellent overall, with the rifle retaining about 95% of its original finish. The metal shows light scratches and scattered corrosion freckles, most notably on the trigger guard, but the markings remain clear and the screw heads are sharp. The one-piece smooth walnut stock is also in Excellent condition, showing only light handling wear with scattered light scratches and compression dents, and no chips or cracks. Overall, the rifle presents as a lightly used and well-preserved muzzleloader with only minor cosmetic storage and handling wear.
The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, with only light superficial corrosion near the muzzle, rating 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. Mechanically, the rifle is functional, with the hammer holding at both full and half cock, a free nipple, and a clear firing channel, though it has not been test fired. As with any used black powder arm, a thorough cleaning and inspection are advisable before use. Overall, this is a clean and attractive Pedersoli 1857 Württembergischen Rifle with excellent bore condition, strong mechanics, and high remaining finish, making it well suited for black powder shooting, historical arms collecting, or military muzzleloader display. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF