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As far back as 1787 a Frenchman by the name of M. Magne de Marolles gave an account of choke-boring, though he argued against it. [3]Some sources state that the first pioneer was a Czech named Dominik Brandejs, who made shotguns with a choke in order to reduce the dispersion of shots, but his design was not popular in the 1820s.
A "test gun" is used to determine the correct fit and measurements for the shotgun to be made for the customer. In the Perazzi factory there is a public viewing area of shotgun production. Customers also have the option of visiting the nearby family owned Cafe / restaurant for homemade pasta and wine while their shotgun is being made. [3]
The barrel is chrome lined and features screw-in choke tubes. [4] [1] Unlike its predecessor, the SPAS-15 is fed by a detachable box magazine. [1] The gun features either a fixed black wooden stock or a side folding metal stock. Both had the same pistol grip safety. Additionally, a semi-auto only variant called SPAS-16 was manufactured in small ...
The choke tubes were knurled on the outside, but shotgun was also shipped with a wrench to assist with removing the choke tubes. [1] Specs: 3-Shot, Takedown, 20 gauge only (2 1/2 & 2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 1/4 lbs, barrel, 25" with three interchangeable choke tubes, Modified, Full & Improved Cylinder.
Shotgun Rifle 556 Tactica Accurate Armory LLC United States Civilian Amscor Yes Yes Yes Accles & Shelvoke: Accles & Shelvoke: United Kingdom Civilian, military Accuracy International: Accuracy International: United Kingdom Civilian, military ADC Armi Dallera Custom Armi Dallera Custom SRL Italy Civilian Adcor Defense: Adcor Defense United States
The introduction of choke boring in 1874 is regarded as W.W. Greener's greatest achievement. It was this invention that made the firm's name famous. A discussion about this is in the section below. In 1876, the firm introduced the Treble Wedge-Fast Hammerless Gun, otherwise known as the "Facile Princeps".
The Mossberg Maverick 88 is a pump action shotgun manufactured for O.F. Mossberg & Sons.The Maverick 88 is virtually identical to the Mossberg 500.Factory Maverick 88s feature a black, synthetic only stock and forearm, cylinder bore (although interchangeable chokes are available on some hunting models), and cross-bolt safety.
The following list of modern armament manufacturers presents major companies producing modern weapons and munitions for military, paramilitary, government agency and civilian use. The companies are listed by their full name followed by the short form, or common acronym, if any, in parentheses. The country the company is based in, if the ...