New England Pardner single shot, break action shotgun. The Pardner is an American original and truly an American classic in the world of shotgunning. Millions of these simple, reliable and effective shotguns have shown all of us that one good shot really is enough. Built on a case hardened steel receiver with American craftsmanship, they prove that good guns don't have to be expensive.
All Pardner models feature positive shell ejection, a gold bead front sight. Stocks and forends are of walnut-stained American hardwood. And for maximum safety, all Pardner shotguns have the New England Firearm Transfer Bar System, which prevents accidental firing from a blow to the hammer, or from a dropped hammer, during the cocking process.
SBI-020 20 Gauge, 26" Barrel, Full Choke, 3" Chamber
Action: Break open, side lever release, automatic ejection.
Stock: American hardwood, walnut finish, full pistol grip.
Forend: Semi-beavertail, American hardwood, walnut finish.
Sight: Bead sight
Overall Length: 41"
Length of Pull: 14"
Drop at Comb: 1 1/2"
Drop at Heel: 2"
Weight: 5-6 Lbs.
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 20-gauge follows the 12-gauge as America's second-most popular shotgun gauge. And, with modern shotshells, continues to gain ground. The 20-gauge has a bore diameter of .615-inch, with modern shells in either 2 3/4 "standard" or 3-inch "magnum" length. Most modern shotguns are chambered to handle both. Payloads vary from light-recoiling 5/8-ounce loads all the way to heavy turkey loads carrying 1 5/16 ounces of shot. Standard 2 3/4" loads for targets and upland birds are normally 7/8 or one ounce. At its very best the 20-gauge does not have the capability of a 12-gauge...but with modern shot, wad columns, and chokes it doesn't give up much, and it can be built into a much lighter shotgun developing less recoil. Virtually all manufacturers offer 20-gauge guns, and they are available in all action types and for virtually all shotgunning sports. The 20-gauge joins the 12, 28, and .410 as one of four events in skeet competition, and is becoming increasingly popular for sporting clays.
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Craig Boddington
