Fabarm Elos D2
Fabbrica Bresciana Armi S.p.A. (Fabarm) · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: Elos D2, Fabarm Elos D2 Hunting
Overview
The Fabarm Elos D2 is an Italian over-and-under break-action hunting shotgun offered in 12, 20 and 28 gauge. Built on a lightweight Ergal 55 aluminum-alloy receiver with a nickel-plated finish, it uses Fabarm's proprietary TRIBORE HP over-bored and tapered barrels with interchangeable INNER HP flush choke tubes, a 6mm ventilated top rib, a single selective trigger and a semi-deluxe hand-oiled Turkish walnut stock. Positioned as a field/upland game gun, its alloy frame keeps carry weight around 2.8 kg in the 12-gauge configuration.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2835 g (100.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1156 mm (45.51") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single |
| 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 | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Nickel Plated |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
- 20 Gauge — also known as 20GA, 20 Bore
- 28 Gauge — also known as 28GA, 28 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Over Under
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Automatic Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Tribore Hp Barrel, Inner Hp Choke Tubes, Ergal 55 Alloy Receiver, Ventilated 6mm Top Rib, Single Selective Trigger, Semi Deluxe Turkish Walnut Stock, Integrale Case Included
Production
Production years: present
Civilian hunting over/under produced in Brescia, Italy; distributed in the US through Fabarm USA
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Manufacturer lists 28-inch (711 mm) barrels as standard, with 12- and 20-gauge chambered for 3-inch shells and the 28 gauge for 2 3/4-inch shells. Ships with the INTEGRALE hard case and five INNER HP choke tubes; proof tested to 1630 bar. Twelve-gauge catalogue weight ranges roughly 6 lb 1 oz to 6 lb 8 oz.
Background
The Elos D2 is the hunting-line sibling of Fabarm's Elos competition guns, carrying the same TRIBORE HP barrel technology into a light alloy-framed field gun aimed at upland and driven-game shooters.