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Replica Percussion Pistols - the Greathead Anderson Underhammer

Anderson

There are some competitive pistols not made by Pedersoli, and here's one of them, the Anderson Underhammer; a very simple hand made English pistol by Jim Greathead. It can be made in any calibre you choose, and is superbly accurate. The low line of the bore in the hand is ideal for accurate shooting, and as the grip can be made in various sizes, it's good for people with smaller hands. There's no set trigger, but the standard pull can be adjusted by altering the tension on the mainspring (you should be able to see the adjusting screw at the back of the grip), which gives a very light pull indeed. On the downside, the finish is not as good as some pistols and there's no half cock safety, but overall a great little pistol, and I wouldn't swap mine for any of the Pedersoli offerings. Contact details for Jim can be obtained from the MLAGB.