The Pedersoli Mississippi Rifle 26″ Barrel Satin Nickel, Blue and Walnut is a single‑shot rolling‑block centerfire rifle chambered in .38‑55 Winchester, built on a classic Mississippi pattern with a 26‑inch blued, high‑carbon steel barrel, a 1:18‑inch twist, and an overall length of about 41.9 inches. The aluminum‑alloy frame and receiver are finished in satin nickel with light engraving, and the metal contrast is accented by the blued barrel and iron sights, giving the gun a period‑correct, 19th‑century aesthetic. The American walnut stock and forend feature a straight‑grip, full‑length forend design with brass hardware and traditional checkering patterns, and the rifle is fed via a manual single‑shot load (1‑round capacity), so each round is hand‑cycled, which fits perfectly for classic hunting, cowboy‑style shoots, and black‑powder silhouette events.
Why the Pedersoli Mississippi 38‑55 works for classic and silhouette use
The Mississippi 38‑55 is built as a sporting‑style rolling‑block, so it is well‑suited for low‑round‑count, long‑range, and traditional‑style shooting rather than rapid‑fire drills. The 26‑inch barrel and 1:18‑inch twist are tuned for .38‑55 bullets in the 250–300‑grain range, giving you solid energy and manageable recoil at typical big‑game distances. The satin‑nickel receiver and blued steel barrel look like firearms from the late 1800s but are made to modern safety and dimensional standards, and the American walnut stock is shaped for a comfortable, classic hold with a natural point‑of‑aim. The rifle is typically fitted with a blade front sight and an adjustable semi‑buckhorn rear sight with a sight‑leaf, which can be upgraded with a Creedmoor‑style target sight for silhouette or long‑range work. This makes the Mississippi 38‑55 ideal for:
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Cowboy‑style black‑powder and smokeless silhouette matches,
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Classic big‑game hunting with .38‑55 loads,
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Historical reenactment and display pieces,
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Single‑shot plinking and long‑range practice.
Pedersoli Mississippi 38‑55 handling and sights
The rolling‑block action is simple, robust, and smooth to operate: you lift the barrel‑lever, drop the breechblock, insert a single round, close the lever, and the rifle is ready to fire. The satin‑nickel receiver and brass‑trim hardware stand out against the blued barrel and walnut stock, and the front and rear iron sights are easy to pick up at moderate ranges. The stock is designed to be ambidextrous and youth‑friendly‑neutral, with a straight‑grip, comfortable drop, and no detachable magazine or modern rail system, which keeps the gun clean and true to the period. Because it is a single‑shot, the shooter naturally slows down, focusing on each shot carefully, so it is excellent for precision‑style silhouette shooting, hunting, and low‑recoil, accuracy‑focused practice.
Single‑round practical role
As a single‑shot rifle, the Mississippi 38‑55 runs 1‑round capacity per load, which is perfectly normal for classic big‑game, silhouette, and historical‑style shooting. The 26‑inch barrel, 1:18‑inch twist, and .38‑55 chambering give you enough power for deer‑size game and long‑range target work at 300–500 yards, depending on load and shooter skill. The satin‑nickel receiver, blued steel barrel, and walnut stock give the rifle a show‑piece‑grade appearance while the rolling‑block action and iron‑sight layout keep it authentic and practical for use in the field or on the range.
Why the Pedersoli Mississippi 38‑55 stands out
Compared with many modern sporting rifles, the Pedersoli Mississippi Rifle 26″ Barrel Satin Nickel, Blue and Walnut stands out because it blends authentic 19th‑century styling and rolling‑block action with modern manufacturing and consistent dimensional tolerances. The .38‑55 chambering, 26‑inch barrel, adjustable iron sights, and period‑correct satin‑nickel and walnut finish make it a true single‑shot classic that can still perform well in hunting, silhouette, and cowboy‑style disciplines while looking like a museum piece.
If you want a single‑shot, rolling‑block rifle that is historic in appearance but built to modern standards, the Pedersoli Mississippi 38‑55 with 26‑inch blued barrel, satin‑nickel receiver, and American walnut stock is a strong choice for classic shooters, silhouette competitors, and anyone who wants a guns‑of‑the‑old‑west‑style big‑game rifle.
Product price (5% discount vs. standard retail):
$1,199.99 – $1,499.99
