Incorrect fire channel in Pedersoli Enfields

[Maillemaker]

I recently became aware of a video describing a "problem" with the Pedersoli Enfields.

Back around 2017 or so Pedersoli Enfields started showing up with 90-degree touch holes and a "cleanout" screw. This, of course, is historically incorrect, as original Enfields had a straight-in touch hole. I suspect Pedersoli did this so that they could use the same breeches on their Whitworth, Volunteer, and Enfield rifles - the former two having cleanout screws.

https://www.n-ssa.net/vbforum/showthread.php/14695-Pedersoli-has-borked-their-Enfields

Due to N-SSA and other backlash, they apparently dropped the cleanout screw.

But if you watch the below video, it appears that they are continuing with the 90-degree fire channel, and then plugging and grinding the cleanout hole to make it appear that there is no cleanout screw.

But the fire channel is still now a 90-degree fire channel.

I have found that 90-degree fire channels are not as reliable in ignition (especially with the weak CCI caps) and are harder to clean than the straight-in channel.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_GkUH9PhGk

Steve

[Eddie Davenport]

Hey Steve,

You mentioned that you were having a issue with ignition. Can I ask how often that was? And, was it with new caps? or older stock.

[Maillemaker]

Hey Steve,

You mentioned that you were having a issue with ignition. Can I ask how often that was? And, was it with new caps? or older stock.

I found that with the CCI "multipurpose" or "reenactor" caps (the new weakened ones after the lawsuit) did not reliably work with guns that did not have straight-in fire channels.

Steve