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-011 12 Gauge, 28" Barrel, Modified 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: 43"
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.
12 gauge is the most popular and useful shotgun gauges ever made. Suitable for everything from doves to geese. With sporting, military and law enforcement applications. Available in 2 ¾”, 3” and 3 ½”. The magnum lengths are generally preferred for waterfowl and turkey. Most major manufacturers produce guns and ammunition in a very wide septum for 12 gauge. Loads from ¾ oz. to 2 oz. are common with 1 1/8 oz Low base and 1 ¼ oz being the most common loadings. Target loads are normally around 1150 to 1200 FPS with High velocity lead loads tuning up 1350 FPS. Steel waterfowl loads tend to be loaded faster around 1500 FPS to compensate lower density shot. While the 2 ¾” loading is still the most popular ammunition made, nearly all current production guns have 3”or 3 ½” chambers. The shorter ammunition can be safely fired in longer chambers, but not all magnum semiautomatics will function with shorter shotshells.
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Craig Boddington
