The Pedersoli Mississippi is a rolling block single-shot rifle chambered in .38-55 Win with a 26-inch barrel. It has an American walnut stock paired with a blued barrel and nickel receiver. Capacity is 1 round. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Pedersoli 
• Model: Mississippi 
• Caliber: .38-55 Win 
• Action: Single Shot (Rolling Block) 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Stock: American Walnut 
• Finish: Blued barrel, nickel receiver 
   

Detailed Features 

• Rolling block action with nickel-finished receiver 
• 26-inch blued barrel 
• American walnut stock 
• Chambered in .38-55 Win 
• Single-shot, 1-round capacity

Owners of the Pedersoli Mississippi appreciate its faithful rolling block construction and the quality of the walnut stock. The blued barrel and nickel receiver combination draws consistent praise for its appearance, and fit and finish are generally considered above average for reproduction single-shots in this price range.

In the field or at the range, the 26-inch barrel gives the .38-55 Win cartridge good velocity and the long sight radius that target shooters prefer. Some owners find the single-shot format limits practical use, but for those shooting silhouette or hunting at moderate ranges, the deliberate pace is part of the appeal.

Value opinions are divided. Collectors and traditionalists see the Mississippi as a solid investment for a quality Italian reproduction. Practical shooters occasionally note that the rolling block design, while historically accurate, requires some familiarity to run smoothly; the trigger on some examples can be stiff and benefits from a careful action job.