doublegunshop.com - home Forums General Discussion DoubleGun BBS @ doublegunshop.com toying around with a single shot shotgun

Tut, I've had 220s (break, not bolt action as made today) in .410, 20 and 16 ga. The .410 and 20 shared the same frame with the .410 being considerably heavier than the 20. To accommodate the .410 barrel, the chamber was as thick as an old coke bottle to keep the striker firing pin centered. It is truly hammerless as it has a striker rather than internal hammer. It is a decent gun, nothing fancy. As James noted, an English game gun has overall more beauty. Having a top tang safety is a feature. Another consideration is the Beretta M412. It is a folding break action, but of high quality. Here's mine made in 1954 with a shared limit of two guns. 4lbs., 13 oz. It taught me the convenience of a second shot.

Don't want a gun with a hammer. Started my youth using a H&R Topper in 12 gauge an have bad memories. Cold fingers and hard hammers were not a good combination. Both the above have tang safeties. Like a tang safety.