If the lock sparks well deal is done.  Shoot it until it begs for mercy then shoot it again.  It's a nice pistol for the woods or the range as well.  I have one, not a Pedersoli, but nicely made by a gent who no longer does pistols.  Mine is a .50 and shoots very well (I don't but the pistol does).  It sports an older stock style which I like better and that feels more natural.  I've had mine quite a good long time and was surprised at the 
KICK it delivered.  Put a hunting (deer) load in it and grip it snug.  Light, weenie loads are great for targets and of course for small game and don't kick to speak of.
