Frenchieboy Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I have recently aquired a "reproduction" muzzle loading precussion rifle and would appreciate any help that members can offer in identifying what rifle it was modelled off. The rifle is in .58 calibre and has an overall length of 106cm with a barrel length of 66cm. It is marked as being made by Antonio Zoli of Italy. Below are a few photos of the rifle in question. I have contacted Edgar Brothers who are one of the importers for Zoli Rifles and they could not help so they passed on my enquiry to the Zoli office in Italy but I have not heard back from them. The nearest that I can find to this rifle is listed in with Henry Kranks where there are two that look very similar and are around the same size (All be it they are in .50cal rather than .58 cal and have an inch or so difference here and there) They are made by Ardesa and listed as either the Ardesa Range Rifle and the Ardesa Hawken Woodsman. Just as a foot note I am led to believe that in some states in the USA they are used for deer shooting and there is even a Deer Black Powder "open season" for them - Mine is conditioned for Target Shooting onle. I have to admit that even though my "muzzle loader" is a treat to fire (unless I ramp the load up, then she kicks like a mule) using open sights at 100 yards on this rifle of takes some getting used to after being used to using both centrefire and rimfire rifles with 'scopes fitted! Any help that any of you feel that you can offer will be much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 no idea but its a nice looking front stuffer frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Hi Frenchie. Looks like you have a Zoli buffalo hunter model. I have the smoothbore version. Got it through Demonwolf on here. Google it Sir. Can not remember they are twisted for mini ball or patched ball! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Frenchieboy Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Thank you for that Underdog. It does look identical to the one you have shown. I don't know the exact twist rate but mine is rifled and it does prefer mini balls rather than patched balls! You're a gent, many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Those are nice looking rifles guy bet they're a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag357 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Looks like a Euroarms Buffalo Carbine introduced in 1863, 26" blued steel barrel, brass trigger guard, butt plate, ramrod pipes and patch box. Normally in .58 cal rifled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Those are nice looking rifles guy bet they're a lot of fun. You are quite right there welshwarrior, they really are "fun" to fire. It's rather like stepping back in time and gives me great pleasure. I suspect that Underdog feels the same about it as i do. Thank you for your comment, and also thank you mag357 for your bit of very helpful information. It's much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Some reading! http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/6363156/all/New_to_me_Zoli_made_Navy_Arms_ U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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