does anyone know if the standard pedersoli rolling block single trigger is a set trigger or not and if not how heavy is it and can a trigger job be done on it.
does anyone know if the standard pedersoli rolling block single trigger is a set trigger or not and if not how heavy is it and can a trigger job be done on it.
Pedersoli has PDF parts lists available for each of their guns on their website. I took a look at several rolling block models and they look the same. I’m not an expert, but it looks like a simple trigger to me. A good gunsmith with experience can usually improve trigger function from original factory tolerances and set it up the way you want. Just don’t forget it’s a replica of an antique gun and don’t expect something like a modern Timney trigger.
I believe the Bodine model is the only roller with a double set trigger. THere is a difference in the frames cut between the set and standard trigger.A friend had a 45-70 pedersoli roller he shot silhouette with the pull was a little heavy and rough. He sent the trigger group to Lee Shaver and it came back very smooth and around 2 1/2 lbs when installed. They can be tuned and be made into a very usable trigger
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The reason the 2 calibers you mentioned is because they didn’t come into existence until 1894 for the 30-30 and the Krag replaced the 45-70’s for military rifles about 1898. Rolling Blocks in 45-70 was Remington’s bread and butter sales for military contracts from the model #1 until 1901 with the 7mm
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Wikipedia says Rolling blocks were produce in:
58 Berdan
.50-70
.50-45 Carbine
12.7×45mmR Pontificio
12.17×42 mm RF
12.17×44mmR
.45-70
.43 Spanish
.43 Egyptian
10.15×61mmR
8×58mmR Danish Krag
8×50mmR Lebel
11×59mmR Gras
.303 British
7.65×53mm Argentine
.30-40 Krag
.30-06 Springfield
7.62×54mmR
.30 Remington
7×57mm Mauser
6.5mm Daudeteau No. 12
.236 Remington
11 mm Danish
Various Target/Sporting/Hunting Calibers
If you believe wikipedia.
I do remember reading somewhere there was never a rifle model manufactured in more chamberings than the rolling block Remington.
Last edited by Buzz Krumhunger; 01-01-2021 at 11:04 AM.
I recall a fellow by the name of Brokenshire who owned a Pedersoli Rolling Block in .50-140 Sharps (probably 40 years ago). He was a wiry small man.
Whenever he fired this rifle from the bench it would drive him back so far that things kept falling off the bench. Thereafter everyone called him Brokenshoulder.
I had an original with a set trigger and didn't much care for it it was single set and the trigger jumped away and then came back and taped your finger and it was annoying. On my Pedersoli I just adjusted the single trigger to 2 1/2 pounds and it was a better arrangement.
I have a pedersoli rolling block, single trigger, not set. I believe it is adjustable, but I've never adjusted it. It's just fine where it's at. No need for trigger job either, it breaks crisp and clean.
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