Bought a new Kodiak .45-70 in May, and stopped by the Davide Pedersoli factory, Brescia, Italy, while on vacation last week. They gave us the full factory tour. I am very familiar with machined products and can tell you that this is a first class gun manufacturer. Combining the latest CNC machining centers with old world craftsmanship and hand finishing, this little company (50 employees) turns out an astonishing variety of black powder and modern cartridge reproductions of about 50 historic guns, from Brown Bess muskets to Colt Lightning pumps. They make just about everything in house, except for brass furniture and bluing. Check out their website for more details http://www.pedersoli.com.