Pedersoli Releases the Jackal .44 Magnum Pump Rifle
Recently, the Italian firearms manufacturer Davide Pedersoli S.r.l., mostly known for their Cowboy-style replicas, premiered a modernized version of their tribute to the venerable Colt Lightning pump-action rifle. This new, cerakote-clad, model is the Jackal44.
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Pedersoli Jackal44: Introduction
From the Pedersoli website:
“Strong, easy to handle and fast.
This “muscular” version of our Pump Action, chambered in .44 Remington Magnum, stands out right away for its large, modern-style stock and forend, designed to ensure a firm grip. The stock, made of walnut, is equipped with a microcell butt plate, while the PMG quality barrel, designed to mount our Picatinny rail with adjustable rear sight, is threaded at the muzzle 5/8" x 24 UNF. The sights, equipping the rifle, are fiber optic front and rear sights adjustable for elevation and windage. The action is featuring a mechanical safety on the hammer and once activated, it locks the hammer in the resting position, thus preventing the bolt from moving backwards. In addition, we have equipped the rifle with the half-cock position and the floating firing pin, making the gun extremely safe during transport. The intended use is certainly hunting, although, by virtue of its captivating aesthetics and smooth operation, we are certain that it will also amaze and fascinate sports shooting enthusiasts.”
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Caliber | .44 Mag |
Barrel Length | 19” / 483mm |
Rifling | 1 in 20” / 508mm - 6 grooves |
OAL | 36.5″ / 927mm |
Weight | 7.7 lbs / 3.5 kg |
Trigger Pull Weight | 3.5 lb |
Capacity | 6 rounds |
Thread Pitch | ⅝” x 24 |
The rifle, meant to offer a hunting platform using the same ammunition as the revolver carried as sidearm, offers quite a few improvements in terms of safety compared to the original Colt Lightning. As a result, the Jackal44 can be safely carried with a chambered round, with the additional piece of mind offered by the hammer that can be kept in half-cock position.
Just like the now relatively commonplace modernized lever-action rifles, this rifle can be a good suppressor host. Silencers designed to handle the .45-70, such as the Silencer Central Banish 46, are likely good candidates. Those willing to have a hard-hitting, yet somewhat quiet, option can also find factory-produced subsonic .44 Magnum rounds.
Pedersoli Jackal44: Price and Availability
The Pedersoli Jackal44 will be available in the USA by September 2025, through the official importer, Italian Firearms Group, already collecting pre-orders. The price is listed at $2,145 MSRP.
What do you TFB readers think? Would you give this pump-action rifle a thought for your hunts? Or would you prefer to stick to a lever action if a tubular magazine is to be chosen?
As usual, let us know in the comments.
All images from the Davide Pedersoli website.
Italian firearm enthusiast, Giorgio has a passion for innovative or plainly unusual mechanical solutions. He's also interested in manufacturing technologies with a recent focus on additive manufacturing.You can contact him at giorgio_o at zoho dot com and you'll find him in the comments section as Giolli Joker.
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It's a Pedersoli, which mean great quality, I have some nice Pedersoli firearms... I like the idea and the looks of this carbine. Sadly, couldnt afford one in my wildest dreams. The wife would kill me in my sleep, for one thing, which would end the dreaming pretty quick. Semi-autos and lever rifles are going to have to do it in my gun racks... will spend the lira on a nice suppressor for one of my hunting rifles... 🤑Good looking rifle tho!
Pump action carbines are rare. I've always liked them. They just seem to me to operate more smoothly, fluidly than anything else this side of a semiauto. Bought an IMI Timberwolf in 44 Mag a few years ago. Love it. I respect the beautiful work of Pedersoli firearms. That's why I plunked down the cash as soon as they showed it at Shot 25. They tell me it will be shipping soon. SWEET!