Caesar Guerini Tempio
Caesar Guerini S.r.l. · Shotgun · In Production · 2004
Also known as: CG Tempio
Overview
The Caesar Guerini Tempio is an Italian over/under break-action field shotgun built in Brescia. It pairs a low-profile boxlock receiver finished in nickel with the maker's proprietary Invisalloy protective coating and contemporary scroll engraving accented in gold. Chambered for 3-inch shells, it uses a single selective trigger and automatic ejectors, and is fitted with deluxe Turkish walnut, a Prince-of-Wales grip and a Schnabel fore-end. The Tempio is offered in 12, 20, and 28 gauge and .410 bore, supplied with a set of interchangeable flush choke tubes.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3119 g (110.0 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 |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Nickel |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 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, Low Profile Receiver, Prince Of Wales Grip, Schnabel Fore End, Interchangeable Chokes, Scroll Engraving, Invisalloy Protective Finish
Variants
- Caesar Guerini Tempio Light — Lightweight Field
- Caesar Guerini Tempio SE — Limited Edition
Production
Production years: 2004-present
Imported into the United States by Caesar Guerini USA of Cambridge, Maryland.
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Field and game gun, not a competition trap/sporting model. Ships with five flush chokes (CYL, IC, M, IM, F) and a fitted hard case. The 12-gauge model is offered with a 28-inch barrel.
Background
Caesar Guerini was founded in 2002 by brothers Antonio and Giorgio Guerini, members of a family with a long history of gunmaking in the Val Trompia valley near Brescia, the historic heart of Italian shotgun production.