I know two people with Pedersoli 45/70s. They have been well made rifles for the money. One person I know has had his Pedersoli rechambered to 450#2 NE. The rifle required no re-regulation and he took it to Africa.

The rifle performed well and he had a great hunt. The only downside to all of this, is when the rifle was converted to 450#2, it had a recoil that is best described as "Brisk". The second half of this story is that he "lost" the rifle down a Warthog hole while on safari.

When he got back to the States he purchased a Kreighoff in 500/416, and another Pedersoli in 45/70.

The 45/70 Pedersoli double in that chambering is a great round for non dangerous game at close range on this side of the pond.

What would be really nice is 9.3X74R. As for me I really don't like hammer guns!

mhb,
Aren't you a former employee of these folks or associated firm?

Just my opines!