Mc Nab S/S Hammergun

[bakerboy]

I am looking at a McNab SxS 20g Side Lock Self Cocking Hammer gun, ejector, twin triggers.

30" barrels and really nice wood.

 

It has only had 50/100 cartridges through it on a demo, so as new as could be expected.

 

What do you know of this gun?

 

Over to the Pigeon Watch font of all knowledge.

 

Thanks Terry

Edited November 18, 2013 by bakerboy

[figgy]

Nice looking gun, don't know who makes it for them.

 

A friend had a Mc Nab Highlander Teal 20bore sxs and that was a Famars very nice gun.

 

Figgy

[Underdog]

I love hammer guns. It will be fine.

U.

[JohnfromUK]

I believe some were made by Batista Rizzini (probably the O/U guns) in Italy - who I think are still in business and possibly make for William Powell. As far as I know - good sound guns. see http://www.sportinggun.co.uk/guns/165295/John_MacNab_Supreme_shotgun_review.html

 

Some side by sides were made by Ugartechea (Spain and used to make for Parker Hale) - see http://www.sportinggun.co.uk/guns/165845/John_MacNab_Woodcock_shotgun_review.html

 

Some were also by Sabatti (Italy again)

 

I think some others (higher end and very possibly the hammer guns) were made by Famars/Abbiattico and Salvinelli - who are out of business I believe. They made a 'Castore' self cocking hammer gun - and guesswork says the McNab may be that rebadged.

 

I have heard very mixed things about Famars reliability overall (look on a few of the USA based forums as Famars sold in the USA), though nothing particularly for that model. I suspect parts would be 'difficult' and rumour suggests you may need some sooner or later.

Edited November 19, 2013 by JohnfromUK