How black powder arms replicas are made today - inside the Pedersoli factory in 2023

Let's check together what changed in the past 10 years in the Pedersoli factory making historical firearms reproductions. Our guide is Stefano Pedersoli, son of Pierangelo Pedersoli. The new generation in the leadership of the company.
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[@alanrogs3990]

I appreciate this video very much. I also want to thank both of you for speaking in English during this video. I think a lot of Americans take that for granted. You both did an excellent job.

[@Whitpusmc]

Yes!! As an American and BP shooter I’m very appreciative of this effort for both of them. Trying to explain technical matters in a second language is a very taxing / difficult job and they both did it well.

[@Simon_Nonymous]

Yes, what a nice comment. I'm English, and I think a lot of us take it for granted too. I've no Italian and Magyar was too hard for me to learn so grateful for these gentlemen making the effort to communicate in English.

[@rymic72]

It’s very convenient for native English speakers that English is the de facto international language.

[@1492dv]

I for one most certainly do not take it for granted that these videos are in English and I hope others are of the same mind as us.

[@Edelweiss-uv5xi]

Nonsense. We ALL learn English so we have a universal tongue. It's right for American's to take it for granted. It's rude not to speak a universal tongue when in mixed company. We all learned it so we CAN take it for granted that we have a common language.

[@gastonbell108]

Professor Balázs is a champion for our sport, it's always amazing to see him in action.

[@dangvorbei5304]

He should shorten it to "Balas". At least when in Spain...

[@VUfElectrolyticCapacitor]

This really puts into perspective the craftsmanship and skill of the gunsmiths of the past.

[@sheldoniusRex]

In my family, we have a real Hawken rifle from the 19th century. I can assure you that Pedersoli guns may look and function the same as guns from 160 years ago, but with the modern processes and materials, they shoot rings around the originals.

[@Strato50]

@@sheldoniusRex ...or rings inside? :D

[@matpen7863]

Wonderful video! Really puts into show just how much effort and dedication is put into each gun to make them as good as can be for the shooter! Stefano has so much passion in his words and seems to love every bit of his job. Thanks for sharing!

[@karsonbranham3900]

Very compelling! The attention to detail that they put into their products is amazing.

[@surfinoperator]

I'm glad you became a KZbin content creator, your videos are AMAZING & INSPIRING & FANTASTIC & OUTSTANDING..,,,...!!¡¡¡¡!! a BiG THXs for this one! greetings from🇨🇭

[@soylentgreen7074]

What you said at the very end of the video is so true. Whenever you see other factory tours of firearms manufacturers, it is a very quick overview of things. This video is much more in depth and Mr. Pedersoli was not hiding anything. Great video and I own a couple Pedersoli products this just makes me want some more. A 44-40 lightning in the future possibly.

[@jeanniebuchholz9923]

Most other "factory tours" are so noisy you can't hear anything anyone is saying, and almost everything is proprietary so you can't see it. Congrats to Pedersoli for sharing and I applaud their apprenticeship program. Thanks for the visit, good luck and God bless.

[@453421abcdefg12345]

Very many thanks for this inside view of the production line at Pedersoli, with the amount of dedication this company has to it's product you can easily see why they are the very best reproductions in the world, if only the originals could have been made using this technology. Chris B.

[@jamessulzer5105]

Outstanding video! I own two Pedersoli firearms. You can see the quality workmanship that goes into each and every one. Thanks for the tour!

[@pamartin]

Such modern technology to produce "old" guns that are so much better than the originals! The dedication to quality is the guarantee to the continued success! Thank you for this video.

[@LarryDeSilva64]

Thank you for the look into the Pedersoli Factory. Everything is automated but still hand fitting is still needed and the craftsmanship really shows in the finished product. Thank you for the excellent video.

[@WendiGonerLH]

Just got their frontier flintlock model in the mail a couple weeks ago and I’ve been loving the fit and finish. Great work from Pedersoli as expected.

[@cphillips237]

Fantastic video! thanks for sharing and taking the time to go behind the scenes at Pedersoli, I had no idea there was so much fine hand working and finishing involved in their reproduction firearms and it is evident when you purchase a Pedersoli. Chad P. Atlanta GA.

[@blazerbarrel2]

Own many pedersoli firearms and they are very nice , well made , accurate , fun to shoot , and this factory visit is a testament of devotion To quantity , dedication , safety , innovation , and love to their business , customers , industry , workers , country , and history built in every firearm they make . Thank you for the video , and thank you s. pedersoli for the look into your factory !

[@popojoeexplode]

I just bought a 1841 Mississippi Rifle made by Pedersoli. I'v noticed a slight drop in quality. In 2012 I bought both a 1807 Harpers Ferry perc. pistol and a 20x20 Howdah pistol. They were fantastic quality. But my Mississippi Rifle had a few flaws. 1. The rear sight had a sharp metal burr on it. 2. The hammer fit is a bit off and scratches the color case hardened lock plate. 3. A pernounced scratch on the lock plate. 4. The front brass sight is not cut perfictly horizontaly, slight angle I must now file. Still I say Pedersoli is the best in the business.

[@alanrogs3990]

Yours must have been made Friday afternoon

[@marktompkinstreasurehunter4363]

Thank you very much for making such a wonderful video. I enjoyed watching it very much.

[@pcost]

I see Pedersoli, I know the video will be LIT! Thank you so much for bringing us souch good content, historical shooting is an incredibly special hobby.

[@sooperdweeb1753]

Outstanding video. I was mesmerized with the whole process!! You can see the passion that Stefano has for the business and all the knowledge that goes along with it. Thank you so much for taking time and sharing this with all of us.

[@garyhammond2213]

I have 2 Pedersoli rifles. An 1861 Springfield and a Rocky Mountain (Hawken). I'm very pleased with them. Good job guys!

[@normanbowstead3616]

A great reminder of the process that delivers such a high quality product. The dedication and attention to detail is second to non throughout the company.👍

[@TheZinmo]

Is it a good replica if it is better than 99,99% of the originals? No frontiersman or normal soldier could ever dream of something so precisely made.

[@sheldoniusRex]

Trust me, they would have wanted one if they could get it.

[@ricardodelano2205]

as always you bring the most precise and accurate video of any black powder channel.

[@dangvorbei5304]

I love your videos, and particularly this one. Yeah, Pedersoli is a modern company that uses modern tools, but look at how much actual gunsmithing still goes on there. Hand fitting commands respect.

[@scruffysstash]

Nice to see a new video on this. It brings their prices into perspective seeing what goes into making it.

[@mineplow1000]

This is far more fascinating to me than seeing "the new gun stuff," being made. Thank you, so very much.

[@flimsedom]

Sometimes I think you work for the PR branch of Pedersoli. ;) Anyway: they produce extraordinary muzzleloaders and I highly appreciate your videos!

[@samchapple6363]

Wonderful, old school quality, it’s amazing to see the factory and staff

[@ElChris816]

Amazing! In my mind, I had a vision of something much more privative in regards to manufacturing these firearms. The combination of modern technology with hands-on craftsmanship is beautifully done.

[@sled7782]

Fantastic!! As a muzzleloader enthusiast and builder I appreciate this presentation tremendously. I’m visiting Italy in October of 2024 and would thoroughly enjoy a factory tour if they are open to the public. My next kit will be a Pedersoli Kentucky flint pistol 50. Outstanding detail and thank you for sharing in English.

[@timothybrady2749]

Thank you for this outstanding presentation. How many manufacturing company CEOs would take their time to offer a manufacturing plant tour with such personal attention and detail? Not many for sure! Mr. Pedersoli is first class! The firearms manufacturing process utilized by Pedersoli is fascinating. I presently own 6 of their wonderful products and will certainly be purchasing more. The presentation was superbly organized. Thank you so much for using English!!😊

[@timareskog2418]

I have always admired Pedesoli firearms for their affordability , reliability, manufacturing quality, fit & finish, diverse range and their accuracy.

[@bigredwolf6]

Affordability….? Lol.

[@Wayne72LEVRAI]

@@bigredwolf6 That make me laughing too. In my opinion and from my experience, Pedersoli is priced to high for what they sell. In fact you pay way much than for an average brand but just for a little step up in quality, the majority of the price difference go into the name of the brand. Like for clothes or smartphones.

[@antoniopinto8551]

affordability?

[@palavrasdoventania5371]

Affordability?? To you!

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

As a craftsman/artisan, I so Very Much Appreciate this Fine Work! Heartfelt Thanks for this Amazing and Fascinating tour! Many Blessings and Good Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@kirkboswell2575]

THANK YOU! Appreciate the tour very much!!!

[@Horex-or5rt]

Thank you very much for making it possible to see a glimpse of the production.🙂

[@vulcangunner58]

Excellent factory tour! Very thorough and informative. Good lighting and sound too. Well done capandball.

[@tedslaughter169]

Excellent presentation! Thank you 👍

[@AbananaPEEl]

Very glad you were able to go back and 'remake' that old video. Much has improved for you, and Pedersoli!

[@FYMFTP]

This is such an awesome video! The gentleman giving the tour is clearly very passionate about his work. I love my Pedersoli.

[@maxpower6765]

Great video. Hopefully one day own one of their beautiful rifles 👌🏼

[@johnnyholland8765]

Simply amazing in scope and detail. Thank you and a special thank you to Stefano and the Pedersoli staff...

[@savagelee6973]

Great men do not set out to be great, greatness is thrust upon you. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@rucerius4968]

I don't own any Pedersoli arms but after watching this video showing how they are made puts them high on my list of must haves.

[@chrisgabbert658]

👍😊 there’s pride in this company and it’s produce.

[@jeffreygraf3358]

Excellent video! Their attention to detail is amazing!

[@stevetuttle5472]

Great video! I love their passion for quality and especially like their commitment to the next generation of craftsman!

[@southronjr1570]

If you get a chance to add some input on their American Civil War firearms, we would all love to see an Enfield rifle with the progressive depth/progressive twist 2 bander barrel.

[@conifergreen2]

I am in Canada and love my Pedersoli trade gun.Thank you for yhis video.

[@user-jb8fx8sb4e]

This was very cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@leolastre]

I enjoyed the polishing sound effects. Not joking in the least bit. Expressive.

[@allanmcdonald3223]

The secret to producing beautiful and accurate shooting guns, is the passion for perfection from the management and workers. I took as much pride in owning and shooting my Pedersoli pistol as what they put into making it. Thanks to you and the team at Pedersoli. May they have many more years of making beautiful guns.

[@stuartcrane9409]

A great video, one of your best!

[@Mag_Aoidh]

Great video! I shared your first video years ago with my reenacting friends and just shared this one. My last 2 Pedersolis were a Brown Bess and a Kentucky that I converted to flint.

[@lae52]

What a fantastic video! Thank you. As a custom blackpowder gun maker, my respect for Pedersoli has greatly increased.

[@dougdukes1039]

Great video. I will be glad when things are back in stock again.

[@jamesgarland4990]

Excellent video as usual. Thanks!

[@quetz666]

Such a great content!

[@1492dv]

Great video. Thanks for showing us a bit of how our friends at Pedersoli create these works of art

[@GraemeKoch]

Fantastic video, thank you from an Australian black powder shooting fan.

[@zen6zen]

Amazing job, it was very absorbing material. I’m very glad to see that much passion in job they are doing.

[@lawrencemartin1113]

Fascinating and beautifully clear. Thank you. I have seen many of their products over here in the UK over my lifetime, and have always been intrigued and impressed with the way they produce so many different types for the repro market, keeping historical firearm ownership practical in all senses. They are new guns with a long life, but create excellent replicas of the originals, which in so many cases are far too valuable and fragile to continue to use. Keep up the excellent work!! It is a point of shame that on the whole, we do not speak Italian to the excellent standard of your English!!

[@michaelmayo3127]

Absolutely a great video!!

[@wrxs1781]

Great video, thanks for posting. I have always admired Pedersoli products and have a small collection.

[@ducthman4737]

As reenactor it is crucial to trust in the quality of the weapon you are handling on the battlefield not only for your own safety but especially for the safety of your friends around you. Even without the bullet blackpowder is dangerous stuff. So I want to thank the Pedersoli factory for giving me the confidence my weapon(BB20716) is on of the best out there on the field for many years to come. See you all in Vitoria in 4 weeks.

[@constantinpopianos1462]

Good to know where the quality comes from ! Hard work and dedication !

[@ditzydoo4378]

A lovely tour with lovely people. Thank you.

[@johnspartan7498]

As a Pedersoli fan (owning multiple muzzleloaders of theirs) I really enjoyed the vid. More Pedersoli stuff!

[@johnathansaegal3156]

I am a smokepole enthusiast and Pedersoli replica arms are my favorites. Yes, I have other brands, but the Pedersoli are, by far, the most reliable, affordable (for what you get) and simply highest quality.

[@normanbraslow7902]

Good, but Shiloh and C. Sharps are significantly better.

[@michaelrogers4157]

Top notch vid on this process. I caught myself drooling at those stock blanks! Lol

[@mhmaggelet2288]

I purchased a Pedersoli Pennsylvania flintlock rifle kit in .45 caliber (with Somerset, Pennsylvania patchbox) way back in 1996 from Dixie Gun Works, and most recently a caplock version in 2020. They were relatively easy kits to assemble, and reasonably priced. The caplock kit had a lot less wood on the stock compared to the earlier kit, and lacked a patchbox. However, this gives you some leeway in installing your own patchbox depending on the era. Very accurate rifle. I would highly recommend the kit, if you wish to build your own, they are a great way to get started in muzzleloading with a historically accurate firelock.

[@robertlewis4666]

Pedersoli is always my first option when buying a new firearm, dealing with the company is always a pleasure. True professionals!

[@adastesting]

so much passion, love it

[@scotthaddad563]

Excellent, as always!

[@darkoflight4938]

Thank you very much for this! Very informative!!!

[@galenhisler396]

I just wanted to say your country has a great leader . This was great,thank you

[@nono-jj9rr]

Orban or Meloni? Personally I prefer Meloni but Orban is alright.

[@kevinyineman3627]

Just plan wonderful really loved the incident view thanks

[@mikevan3680]

Very interesting. Very well built rifles. Definitely going to buy one if not a couple. Glad to see workmanship and passion in manufacturing. Thanks for video.

[@jeffreyport1099]

I have one of their pistols for many years, still love it.

[@PS-rr2jt]

I enjoyed this video very much!

[@allencampbell4460]

Thank God for Pedersoli, and their quality manufacturing processes, I am amazed at the attention to detail, and to all historical firearms production. I have several firearms produced by them, and I am very happy with the quality, and accuracy of their firearms. I have a Sharps 45-90, a 54 caliber Great Plains rifle, and a 1766 Charleville, and a 50 caliber flintlock Kentucky long rifle. Love them all.

[@soeren2894]

Thanks for a very educational and interesting video.

[@YerluvinunclePete]

This is cool. I found your channel on that barrel making video.

[@davidlong6173]

A great factory walk about another great video thank you.

[@greglaroche1753]

Great video ! Thanks. !

[@ol1guy994]

wow. Thanks. great video

[@simonp1165]

super intersting video, thank you :)

[@Merlinemryys]

Thank you for this.

[@SNOUPS4]

Passionating! Grazie!

[@mariotremblay1419]

we are waiting for a special project orders from Pedersoli and I must say that I am grateful for the attention to details that theirs products received ! they have delayed the production because they were not satisfied with the accuracy the prototype was giving with the kind of ammunitions the rifle was meant for ! That is professionnalism and integrity. Also the finish on Pedersoli products are top notches ! we have so many reproduction models from the past that needs to be bring back that I hope Pedersoli expand theirs lines .

[@wolfmaan]

19:17 That piece of machinery from Dachau has quite the history to it. My goodness!

[@RichardGoth]

And I remember that barrel making video!

[@karenalbin6589]

Fascinating! I did not know the amount of work involved in making something like muzzleloading rifles.

[@janrobertbos]

Superb video!!! Greetz from the Netherlands!!!

[@crom60]

Merci, c'était vraiment très intéressant.

[@silverbullet7434]

Loved seeing the Quality and care taken by the company to produce these great guns. Most hunters and shooters look for a gun they either see or have shot before. Love I think all types of guns myself. The enjoyment of shooting competition and winning them is my goal. At my now walking yrs the memories of the shoots and friends made and now are gone is all you can have.

[@terrygriffith6121]

As a toolmaker I love to see a well run business with quality at the top of its process and training apprentices to maintain the future of the plant Terry Griffith

[@thomasozminkowski2589]

Wonderful video! I love Pedersoli products. I have one wish i could have more :-D

[@gwalarnbigoud]

Bravo et merci pour ce magnifique reportage.

[@igorsova]

Fascinating prosess! I think I was a gunsmith in my past life :). Thank you for the video.

[@theolewell7535]

wonderful job

[@Edelweiss-uv5xi]

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