The .410 bore BPS has a highly polished blued barrel and receiver, select walnut stock with full pistol grip and finger-groove forearm, standard Invector choke tube system, bottom loading ejection and top-tang safety.
-Gauge: .410 Ga.
-Barrel Length: 26"
-Chokes Included: Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder
-Chamber: 3"
-Avg. Weight: 7 lbs.
-Overall Length: 46 3/4"
-Drop At Comb: 1 5/8"
-Drop At Heel: 1 7/8"
-Length of Pull: 14 1/4"
-Rib Width: 5/16"
Standard Features:
Action: the proven pump action of the BPS is sound and reliable. All components are durably constructed of solid steel and are housed inside a receiver machined from a solid block of forged steel.
Double slide bars, machined from heat-treated steel, eliminate twisting or binding. The result is smooth operation and the ability to stay on target and deliver quick follow-up shots. Serrated slide release located at rear of trigger guard. Bottom ejection throws empty shells straight down, out of your line of sight, and makes the BPS the ultimate pump for right-or-left handed shooters. Bottom loading provides operating convenience.
Barrel: The .410 Ga. BPS model has a standard bore barrel and utilizes the Standard Invector choke tube system. High-post, ventilated rib with matted sighting plane provides maximum heat ventilation and raises the line of sight, keeping recoil off your cheek and on your shoulder.
Magazine Capacity: 3": 3 in magazine, one in chamber.
Receiver: Forged and machined from high-quality bar steel.
Recoil Pad: Standard
Safety: The thumb-operated, top-tang safety on the BPS can be easily operated by right-and left-handed shooters alike, even with gloved fingers.
Safety Lock: All Browning firearms are shipped with a free trigger lock, cable lock, padlock, or chamber lock depending on the model, to assist you in the safe storage of your firearm.
Sights: German nickel silver sight bead.
Stock: Walnut stock and forearm with a satin finish.
26" Barrel, 410 Gauge/3" Chamber
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
