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Saw a picture in a magazine last night. It was a PEDERSOLI .450 NE external hammer double. Can anyone give me any info on this rifle ? It's a beaut..!
 
They were made in 8X57, 9.3X74R, and 45-70. (I had a 9.3 but 'Tarawa' talked me out of it.)
Several of the 45-70's were rechambered into 450 NE #2 . Possibly that is what you saw? There 450 NE 3 1/4 wouldn't work becasue the rim is too thin for the 45-70 rim recess IMO.
 
Interesting rifles. Very pretty.

..yup,that's for sure. The one I saw (in African Outfitter) was being used as back-up on a DG hunt, and it IS a .450 #2. Any info for me on the caliber..?
 
It's basicly the same results as a 450 3 1/4 NE or a 470 NE. ,480/500 grns at 2100 fps. It'll do the job. Bertram and Horneber are the only brass selections available for loading.
 

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Andrew NOLA wrote on SethFitzke's profile.
I just saw Budsgunshop.com has both the guide gun and the African for $1150. FWIW - I bought both and decided to use the Guide gun - I restocked it in a Bell and Carlson stock and I added the Alaska arms floor plate to add a round. I wanted the shorter barrel as I will use a suppressor. I wont go lower than $1100, but I will ship it and no sales tax.

Let me know if you are interested
Andrew NOLA wrote on SethFitzke's profile.
I have an unfired Ruger 375 African if you are interested. $1,100 shipped to you

Bought it earlier this year

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