Fabarm Autumn
Fabbrica Bresciana Armi S.p.A. (Fabarm) · Shotgun · In Production · 2021
Also known as: Fabarm Autumn Elite
Overview
The Fabarm Autumn is a 20-gauge boxlock side-by-side double-barrel shotgun built on the Fabarm Classis platform. Conceived by Wes Lang of Fabarm USA to revive classic American upland side-by-side aesthetics, it is built in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy. The Autumn pairs a color-case-hardened, scroll-engraved boxlock receiver with four under lugs and a tapered locking bar, auto-ejectors, a single selective trigger, and Fabarm's Tribore HP barrels with interchangeable Inner HP choke tubes rated for steel and tungsten shot. It is chambered for 3-inch 20-gauge shells and stocked in hand-oiled deluxe Turkish walnut.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2722 g (96.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1156 mm (45.51") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Trigger |
| Trigger Pull | 18 N (4.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 380 m/s (1247 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1734 J (1279 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Color Case Hardened |
Calibers
- 20 Gauge · primary — also known as 20GA, 20 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Double Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Side By Side Barrels, Boxlock Action, Four Lug Locking, Auto Ejectors, Tribore Hp Barrels, Inner Hp Choke Tubes, Scroll Engraving, Gold Inlays, Turkish Walnut Stock
Production
Production years: 2021-present
Announced August 2021 as Fabarm USA's first side-by-side shotgun
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Wes Lang (Fabarm USA)
Notes
Available with 28-inch or 30-inch barrels and 3-inch chambers. Ships with five Inner HP choke tubes (C, IC, M, IM, F). English straight-grip and pistol-grip stock configurations offered; length of pull approximately 14.5 inches. Weight is roughly 6 lbs with 28-inch barrels.
Background
The Autumn was conceived by Wes Lang, head of Fabarm USA, who wanted to bring back the look and feel of a classic American upland side-by-side using modern Italian manufacturing from the historic gunmaking region of Gardone Val Trompia.