Pedersoli Kentucky Rifle Build Kit (Not a finished rifle) Percussion .50 Caliber

Rifle Build Kit (Not a finished rifle)

Pedersoli Kentucky Rifle Build Kit Percussion 50 Cal

The renowned Kentucky rifle was a direct descendant of early, expertly crafted German hunting weapons. It became one of the most common weapons used in the American colonies. Since it was lightweight and extremely accurate, it developed into the most popular American rifle of its day.

Rifle Build Kit (Not a finished rifle)

Pedersoli Kentucky Percussion Rifle Kit
Nipple Size: 1/4 x 28 threads (#11 percussion cap)
Total length (in.): 51
Weight (lb.): 7.6
Length of pull (in.): 13.5 (front trigger)
Trigger pull (lb.): 7.5 (Set trigger, less than 8 oz.)
Barrel dimensions (in.): 35.5 long x .898 across flats.
Rifling twist rate: 1 turn in 48 inches Octagon barrel.
Sights are blued steel blade in .375 in. dovetail; rear
sight is drift adjustable; .375 in. dovetail; blued steel.
Stock material: Satin finish European walnut
No cheek piece or hooked breech. Barrel pinned in stock.
Ramrod is stained hardwood
Ramrod thread size: 10 x 32; ends are pinned in place.
Ramrod dimensions (in.): 35.5 long x .360 diameter
Not drilled/tapped for scope mounting
2 brass thimbles and ramrod pipe; butt plate and trigger
guard are polished brass; brass fore end cap; lock and
hammer are color-case hardened. Brass flash guard.
No cleaning jag.
Barrel is polished blue; end of muzzle is in the white.
8 grooves.

Rifle Build Kit (Not a finished rifle)