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-041 .410 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 410 Gauge (410 Bore) shotgun cartridge is the only shotshell named by caliber (diameter) rather than the old "gauge" designation of round balls to the pound. Introduced in the U.S. in the early 1900s the 410 Gauge is the smallest shotshell in common use, offered in 2.5-inch loads with a 1/2-ounce payload and 3-inch loads with 3/4-ounce payloads. Most modern shotguns are chambered for 3-inch shells, but the longer shells cannot be used in guns with 2.5-inch chambers. 410 Gauge is a standard event in formal American Skeet competition. Because of its light recoil the 410 Gauge is often chosen as a "starter" shotgun for youngsters, but it is not an ideal choice; the light payload sharply limits range, effectiveness, and hitting ability, frustrating the efforts of generations of youngsters--and 410 slug loads are very marginal for deer. In the right hands at close range the 410 gauge is effective on upland game, but at its best it is a choice for experienced expert shotgunners.
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Craig Boddington
