Caesar Guerini Summit
Caesar Guerini S.r.l. · Shotgun · In Production · 2004
Overview
The Caesar Guerini Summit is an Italian over-and-under break-action shotgun made in Brescia for field, sporting, and skeet use. Offered in 12, 20, and 28 gauge as well as .410 bore, it features a steel boxlock receiver with a coin-finished or case-hardened look, a single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, and interchangeable choke tubes. The Summit line emphasizes hand engraving and high-grade walnut while remaining a working competition and game gun.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1194 mm (47.01") |
| 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
- .410 Bore — also known as .410 Gauge, .410 Shotshell, 410GA
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, Ventilated Rib, Case Hardened Receiver, Adjustable Comb
Variants
- Caesar Guerini Summit Sporting — Sporting
- Caesar Guerini Summit Limited — Field
Production
Production years: 2004-present
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Sub-gauge frames (20, 28, .410) are typically built on a scaled, lighter receiver for proper balance.
Background
Caesar Guerini was founded in 2002 by brothers Giorgio and Antonio Guerini, descendants of a Brescian gunmaking family, and quickly built a reputation in clay-target circles for delivering engraved Italian over-unders at competition-friendly prices.