Caesar Guerini Apex
Caesar Guerini S.r.l. · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: Apex Field
Overview
The Caesar Guerini Apex is an Italian over-and-under break-action field shotgun built in Brescia and offered in 12, 20, and 28 gauge with 3-inch chambers. Designed as a light, well-balanced bird gun, it pairs a hand-polished coin-finish boxlock receiver protected by Guerini's Invisalloy coating with a Turkish Circassian walnut stock in a Prince of Wales grip. It features a single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, five flush-fitting interchangeable choke tubes, a rounded fore-end, and full-coverage hand engraving.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3175 g (112.0 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Coin Finish |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore
- 20 Gauge — also known as 20 ga, 20 bore
- 28 Gauge — also known as 28 ga, 28 bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Open Double Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Single Selective Trigger, Automatic Ejectors, Interchangeable Choke Tubes, 3 Inch Chamber, Ventilated Rib, Prince Of Wales Grip, Circassian Walnut Stock, Full Coverage Engraving, Invisalloy Finish
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Average factory weights are roughly 7 lb in 12 gauge, 6 lb 10 oz in 20 gauge, and 6 lb 5 oz in 28 gauge. A manual safety is standard with an automatic safety available as an option.
Background
Caesar Guerini was founded in 2002 by brothers Giorgio and Antonio Guerini, and the Apex sits at the top of the company's dedicated field-gun range, distinguished by four different hand-engraving techniques applied across the full receiver.