Caesar Guerini Magnus
Caesar Guerini S.r.l. · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: Magnus Field, Magnus Sporting
Overview
The Caesar Guerini Magnus is an Italian over/under double-barreled break-action shotgun built in Brescia for upland and field hunting. Offered in 12, 20 and 28 gauge with 3-inch chambers, it features a case-colored sideplate receiver protected by Caesar Guerini's Invisalloy finish, deluxe Turkish walnut stock with a hand-rubbed oil finish in a Prince-of-Wales grip and Schnabel fore-end, a single selective trigger, automatic ejectors and five flush-fitting interchangeable chokes. The 12-gauge model carries 28- or 30-inch chrome-lined barrels and weighs around 3.2 kg.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3175 g (112.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1156 mm (45.51") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Selective |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Case Hardened |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Double Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Sideplate Receiver, Single Selective Trigger, Automatic Ejectors, Interchangeable Chokes, Prince Of Wales Grip, Schnabel Forend, Chrome Lined Bore, Invisalloy Finish
Variants
- Caesar Guerini Magnus Light - Lightweight
- Caesar Guerini Magnus Sporting - Sporting
Production
Production years: 2000s-present
Part of the Caesar Guerini field shotgun line produced in Brescia, Italy
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Caesar Guerini
Notes
Sold in the United States through Caesar Guerini USA. The Magnus Light reduces weight to roughly 2.7 kg for walked-up hunting. Barrels are also offered in 30-inch (762 mm) length.
Background
Caesar Guerini was founded in 2000 by brothers Giorgio and Antonio Guerini, members of a Brescia gunmaking family with roots reaching back through Italy's historic Gardone Val Trompia arms district.