Pedersoli 1886 vs Winchester 1886

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Is there anyone here who has both? How does the Pedersoli compare with the Win? How's the fit and finish? Accuracy? I'm interested in the Pedersoli but have never handled one. I'm a little apprehensive about shelling out that much money for something I haven't been able to inspect beforehand.
 
I don't know for sure, but I think the Pedersoli is more 71 than 86. The Winchester (Miroku) is good but has unnecessary extra safeties added, and a curved butplate that should transfer recoil to your shoulder with enthusiasm on hot loaded 45-70.
 
Personally I would buy a good original 86 over the Pedersoli or the Japanese Winchester. It will appreciate much more over time. A good one will cost more than the Pedersoli or Miroku but money well spent in my opinion.
 
I have an original Browning '86 45-70 made when they duplicated the original Winchester and it is a superb rifle.
My late Brother had several original 1886s and he claimed that aside from duplicating the original, the Browning was noticeably more accurate..
 
I've owned both the Brownings and Miroku Winchesters. Just wondering how the Pedersoli stacks up against them. I'm contemplating their 1886 Sporting Rifle.
 
I love my Pedersoli 86/71 for it's fit/finish & accuracy. Miroku Brownings and Winchesters are very well made as well. I had the 1873 Winchester Miroku for a spell & it's a good shooter. My only gripe with it was all the safety info stamped on the barrel and the rather plain walnut stock. The mechanical safety on the '73 is hidden within the bolt, so no ugly tang safety.

The Pedersoli has no legal-beagle crap stamped on the barrels or added mechanical safeties. They stay true to the original designs, and the wood is very nice Turkish walnut, especially on the case hardened premier models.

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SHELL SHUCKER said:
I love my Pedersoli 86/71 for it's fit/finish & accuracy. Miroku Brownings and Winchesters are very well made as well. I had the 1873 Winchester Miroku for a spell & it's a good shooter. My only gripe with it was all the safety info stamped on the barrel and the rather plain walnut stock. The mechanical safety on the '73 is hidden within the bolt, so no ugly tang safety.

The Pedersoli has no legal-beagle crap stamped on the barrels or added mechanical safeties. They stay true to the original designs, and the wood is very nice Turkish walnut, especially on the case hardened premier models.

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That makes all the more sense to me.
 
the spank said:
To me all these reproductions are a testament to the design and quality of the original. I'd rather have the original which I do in the Model 71. It was handed down to me by my Grandfather.
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
 
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I had the oppurtunity to take a hard look at several lever guns from Winchester, Pederosi, Uberti, and others at gun dealer in the USA that specialized in cowboy action. Additionally the sales guy knew what he was talking about and extolled the virtues of all the Marques.
Firstly, the win looks very well made, very well put together , flawless. But they were plain compared to the Italian guns. The Pederosi were absolutely gorgeous. Apparently they are known in some disciplines to xbe the most accurate rifles for the money. The ubertis are a touch cheaper and a touch less fancy, but still prettier than the winny. Between the bunch I would choose the Pedersoli. No question.
 
I believe Turnbull uses the forgings that Pedersoli, Uberti, and Chiappa uses. All the forgings are made in Italy. Different levels of finish and wood quality give different price points. Both Uberti and Chiappa use Petersoli barrels as well. I think Chiappa has gone tits up.
 
I'd go with a new Winchester. My point of view is that there real winchesters. Doesn't matter where they are made. Usa, Belgium, Japan, etc. hard to beat the feeling of handling a new 86, 66, or 73 with Winchester on the barrel. Plus there well made. And as a bonus, supporting the Winchester name many of us own and love. The case colored versions have fancier wood.
 
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