Author Topic: fold up shotgun (Read 1973 times)

hillbill · « **on:** February 27, 2010, 03:52:05 PM »

hope the pics turn out. anybody seen or got one of these? would love to learn more about it!

sachel.45 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2010, 05:16:48 PM »

whats the make? these ones look similar. its a preety cool idea
http://www.khanshotguns.com/default_main.asp?url=sbarrel.asp

Maritime Storm · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2010, 02:16:36 AM »

I've got a .410 SXS El Faisan(made by Ugarchea) that folds like that. The only other shotgun I knew of that folded in half was made by Yildiz.

spruce · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2010, 04:50:21 AM »

Beretta made a hammerless, folding single barrel with a tang safety and underlever opening back in the 60's. Galef imported the same gun (or a copy) that was made in Italy and called the "Companion".

They began importing it about the same time as the Beretta was discontinued - not sure how long Galef sold it after that.

A few years ago I was in a Gander Mountain store and they had a couple double barrel folders (one side by side and one over/under). Can't remember the name on them, but they were obviously imported and the fit and finish was, shall we say, somewhat crude.

Always wanted one of the Berettas or Galefs, but have never ran across any used ones in gun racks or gun shows - I'm sure there are a few out there, but they're not something you see every day.

hillbill · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2010, 12:01:23 PM »

the markings on the reciever are, WARDS, WESTERN FIELD, MODEL 21. then on the barrel it says MADE IN USA 16 ga.just guessing id say its from the early sixties.very well built gun and ive never seen another like it. most single shots dont fit me as well as this one does either.i kind of like that its a 16, ive always liked them and have one other. my dad has one too so i been collecting shells for a few years.

scootrd · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2010, 12:24:43 PM »

came across this while searching the net
I do not know who posted the answer, but someone was asking the same question on another board.
Maybe it'll help.

- Peace

The model 21 from Wards Western Field is an H&R (Harrington and Richardson) shotgun labeled for Wards.
It was made in a number of different gauges. If it has an ejector, (throws the shell out) it was made from 1931 to 1941. If it has an extractor, (you pull the spent shell out by hand) it was made between 1925 to 1930.

This info has not been proven but from my own exhaustive research, it is the best info I have so far thanks to a gentleman named Jim Hauff. I have compared my model 21, 20 gauge with his H&R shotguns of the same configuration and the machining, features, even the serial number font are Identical. Unfortunately H&R has changed ownership a number of times and all of the archival records are in the hands of someone unwilling to share information. Hope that helps.

cwlongshot · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2010, 12:31:10 PM »

Quote from: spruce on February 28, 2010, 04:50:21 AM

Beretta made a hammerless, folding single barrel with a tang safety and underlever opening back in the 60's. Galef imported the same gun (or a copy) that was made in Italy and called the "Companion".

They began importing it about the same time as the Beretta was discontinued - not sure how long Galef sold it after that.

A few years ago I was in a Gander Mountain store and they had a couple double barrel folders (one side by side and one over/under). Can't remember the name on them, but they were obviously imported and the fit and finish was, shall we say, somewhat crude.

Always wanted one of the Berettas or Galefs, but have never ran across any used ones in gun racks or gun shows - I'm sure there are a few out there, but they're not something you see every day.

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