Escort Magnum
Escort Shotguns (Hatsan Arms) · Shotgun · In Production · 2002
Also known as: Escort Standard Magnum, Escort Supreme Magnum, Hatsan Escort Magnum
Overview
The Escort Magnum is a gas-operated, semi-automatic 12 gauge shotgun built by Hatsan Arms Company of Turkey and marketed worldwide under the Escort brand, including by Legacy Sports International in the United States. Chambered for both 2.75 and 3 inch magnum shells, it uses a self-regulating gas-piston system that cycles loads from light 7/8 oz target rounds up to 2 oz magnum loads. The Magnum series is offered with a 28 inch ventilated-rib chromoly steel barrel, a five-tube interchangeable choke set, an adjustable Turkish walnut stock, and a fiber-optic front sight, making it a value-priced field and clay-shooting gun.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3084 g (108.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1219 mm (47.99") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tubular |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Self Regulating Gas Piston, Ventilated Rib, Interchangeable Chokes, Adjustable Length Of Pull, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Stock Shim Adjustment
Variants
- Escort Supreme Magnum — Field
- Escort Standard Magnum — Field
Production
Production years: 2002-present
Hatsan exports roughly 95 percent of its production to more than 90 countries; Escort is among its best-known shotgun lines.
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
Sold in several trim levels including the Standard Magnum, Supreme Magnum, and Field Hunter. Capacity is 4+1 with the magazine plug removed; a migratory plug reduces it to 2+1 for waterfowl hunting.
Background
Hatsan, founded in 1976, grew from an airgun maker into Turkey's best-known shotgun manufacturer; the Escort line earned a reputation as an affordable, reliable semi-automatic alternative to far costlier European field guns.