I'm full of questions today. Has anyone here dealt with Dixie Gun Works? I'm looking at a Pendersoli kit they show but I've never heard of or dealt with them before.
Thanks for looking.
I'm full of questions today. Has anyone here dealt with Dixie Gun Works? I'm looking at a Pendersoli kit they show but I've never heard of or dealt with them before.
Thanks for looking.
D G W
Is where I bought both my Traditions Crockett Kit and my Pedersolli .32 Cub kit .
I was going to buy the .36 caliber Scout rifle in the Pedersolli.
But my wife wanted .32 cal and the Deluxe model with the brass patch box
I've dealt with them multiple times for BP, cartridge, kits and parts. Never a problem and they shipped promptly.
I bought one of their kits in the early 1970s. It resides it the closet. Unfortunately not finished, nothing wrong with the kit. it was just above my skill level at the time. They have been around for a long time. Someone may have more resent experience with them.
Bill
They are good to go. I dealt with them quite a few times. Good folks on the phone and with orders. Go ahead and order without fear. I cant remember (and dont want to) how much money i gave them in the past years. They have been around a long time.
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I bought a bunch of stuff from them when I first got into black powder 50 years ago. Built 3 rifles. Recently I bought a carbine rifle rear sight from them for a ‘73 build. Met the owner Turner Kirkland in 1973 too. Good folks.
I've bought from them a few times, never had a problem.
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I've used them, and even bought a Uberti replica 1873 Winchester rifle from them, and sundry miscellaneous BP items over maybe 30 years. I'd say that their prices are a little high, but then again lots of what they sell isn't available elsewhere. Their annual catalog is good for many hours of entertainment and well worth the 5 bucks.
DG
Ok, good to know. Left them an email, going to call tomorrow.
I got a 50cal Lyman Great Plains from them once
Now, On your build.
Since BP rifles are new to you,
There are plenty of us on this forum that can help you build your rifle.
It is our way of promoting BP collection , building and shooting.
Bought and built 5 different Black Powder Rifle & Pistol kits. Last one about 15 years ago. Found them to be a great company to deal with.
Mustang
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Get their catalog, full of a lot of information. Been getting stuff from them for about 50 years, just ordered a spring yesterday.
Good folks, been dealing with them for @45 years or longer. I even met Turner Kirkland once at the Little Rock Gun Show. I don't do internet shopping; just print out their form, fill it in and mail 'em a check. Response is in almost 4 or 5 days.
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Great company, and are about an hour north of me, I've bought parts for a Remington model 1858 revolver, and Black powder on several occasions.
The place is like a museum, love to visit. Cannons, Gatlin guns on display, plus literally Hundreds of old BP rifles, & swords.
Not to mention all the stuff they have for sale.
RP
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DGW is good folks, but just be aware that they are very short-staffed these days - which leads to a longer waiting period for shipping.
Also, some items may be very slow (or no longer available) in coming to DGW from their vendors - due to them also being short staffed (or out of business due to COVID-19)
Sooo, just be patient.
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A gun beside me is what I keep
If I awake, and you're inside
The coroner's van is your next ride
Dixie Gun Works has been around longer than the Internet, had a catalog and mail order in 1960's (maybe before?) if I remember correctly. Good place to do business.
One of the oldest suppliers in the business. The catalog is worth having in itself, reminiscent of the old Herter's catalog.
The solid soft lead bullet is undoubtably the best and most satisfactory expanding bullet that has ever been designed. It invariably mushrooms perfectly, and never breaks up. With the metal base that is essential for velocities of 2000 f.s. and upwards to protect the naked base, these metal-based soft lead bullets are splendid.
John Taylor - "African Rifles and Cartridges"
Forget everything you know about loading jacketed bullets. This is a whole new ball game!
Kind of a new outfit....if you compare them to say....Hudson's Bay.....
I believe Turner Kirkland started Dixie in the mid or late 50's. Get their catalog, as waksupi said, it's worth it. I don't know anything about the kit you're wanting but I can't imagine you'll be disappointed with Dixie.
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