Tilo Dedinski Billinghurst .36 A custom made muzzle-loading target pistol.


By Pedro Mateus Perdro Mateus is a Portugese reader and, in addition to rimfire benchrest, Pedro also shoots black-powder pistol. With our custom-built F Class and benchrest rifles, the money goes into accuracy, pure and simple – looks are secondary. Take a look at the pistol featured in this article and marvel at the work of a gunsmith who produces not only accuracy but also an authentic work of art – a craft that flourishes and is still appreciated in Germany. You can e-mail Pedro at pedro.mateus@gmail.com


Tilo Dedinski Billinghurst .36


The Billinghurst is a high-end, custom made, 36 calibre (optionally available in 41 or 45) under hammer, single-shot, black powder, rifled barrel pistol, designed to compete within the Kuchenreuter class of the MLAIC (Muzzle Loader Associations International Committee) competition.


This pistol has a barrel length of 230 mm (approx. 9 inches) and a overall length (depending on grip size - always made to fit the specific hand of the owner) of 387 mm (approx. 15 inches), with a sight radius of 287 mm (approx. 11 inches). Total weight is 1070 grammes (approx. 37.7 oz).


The pistol is made in Germany by Tilo Dedinski, a very talented gun maker and is based on the Suhl- production method (cold swaging and vacuum tension-free annealed) from billet steel blocks and premium selected walnut. The pistol is finally finished with a top grade blueing with optional (but strongly recommended) gold inserts and metal (and wood) engravings.


Custom 24 carat gold owners monogram and extensive engraving


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