Description
BREDA 12G SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN.
An EARLY example of a Breda Altair 12g Semi-Automatic Shotgun from Breda in Italy. These guns are FAR from inexpensive for new examples today and thankfully once again available in the UK again. Deservedly so if they are even close to the build quality, reliability and manage to retain the reputation these guns enjoyed.
24 ½” (622mm) bare length Multi Choke Barrel with 2 ¾” (70mm) Chambers and a ¼” (6mm) Ventilated rib. All of these guns I have come with a single choke in your choice (provided I have one in stock). I CAN supply additional as well as complete sets at additional cost. This is pictured with Cyl. / Quarter and adds approx. ¾” (20mm to the O/A length. Traditionally the tighter the restriction the longer the choke tube.
Fully Scroll Engraved Alloy Action with a cross bolt safety set to the rear of the trigger guard. A Well Figured Stock and Forend with a trigger pull at 14 1/8” (358mm) brings the gun in at a straight 45” (1143mm) long. Weight tip in a straight 7 Lbs (3.166 Kg). The usual sling swivel attachments and Breda Embossed original butt plate still in place. Generally excellent condition right through. A couple of minor blemishes but minimal in reality.
£399.99
THE STEEL SHOT DEBACLE?
FIRST THING: Given lead is SO dangerous, can we ask about getting every lead water main replaced? After all, ANYONE with one of those still supplying water has zero choice. LETS PUT THAT QUESTION TO HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE AS WELL AS THE GOVERNMENT.
That is every child’s grazed knee washed out with lead infested water (direct into their blood stream. Every glass of juice. Every cup of tea or coffee, Vegetables washed and cooked in the stuff. ALL that DELICIOUS Gravy. Cloths washed in it. Then we bath in the sodding lead infested stuff!
HOW DO THEY DEFEND THIS FACT?
THEN THERE ARE more and more Non-Toxic Shot alternatives being produced. WITH near matching performances to traditional lead and close to, if not matching pressures. Take a look at Horton Gunmakers for their own entry into this debacle of modern-day shooting. APPARENTLY so lethally deadly to shooters and game eaters? How is it every old lead water main supply pipe is not getting ripped out and replaced? To my mind it’s a DISGRACE that the shooting industry did not simply ask that one simple question. NO, they saw an excuse to charge a fortune and that mainly to the detriment of the quarry. Just my opinion …..for what its worth?
Anyway, take a look for yourself:
NOW, TRY and help speed up availability. I WILL suggest that YOU pass on details to everyone you know who shoots. Then ask whoever we buy from WHY they are not DEMANDING cartridges made in this material? Basically VOTE with your WALLET.
YES, it will take a little time for everything to filter through, but patience IS a virtue. It also allows everyone who wants to keep hold of their ‘old favourite’ for the rest of their lives. Even pass it on to the next generation and hopefully beyond!
On that note I AM looking into the possibility of stocking some direct from Steve at Hortons. RING for an update and keep checking the web site.
