Grulla Royale Classic
Grulla Armas S.L. · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: Grulla Royale Classic, Grulla Armas Royale Classic
Overview
The Grulla Royale Classic is a best-quality side-by-side double-barrelled shotgun hand-built by Grulla Armas of Eibar, Spain. It is a true seven-pin sidelock with a drop-forged steel action, Holland & Holland-style assisted opening, demibloc chopper-lump barrels of nickel-chromium steel, automatic ejectors, intercepting safety sears, cocking indicators and gas-escape valves. Each gun is entirely hand engraved and fitted with an exhibition-grade, hand-chequered walnut stock, offered in 12, 16, 20, 28 and .410 gauge with a traditional square or rounded body action and supplied in a handmade fitted leather case.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| 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 | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Case Hardened |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Break Open
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Intercepting Safety Sears, Automatic Safety
- Features: Side By Side Barrels, True Sidelock, Seven Pin Sidelocks, Hh Style Assisted Opening, Demibloc Chopper Lump Barrels, Automatic Ejectors, Cocking Indicators, Gas Escape Valves, Hand Engraving, Exhibition Grade Walnut, Fitted Leather Case
Production
Bespoke, made-to-order production in very limited numbers; each gun is hand-built to customer specification.
Origin
Country of origin: Spain
Notes
Bespoke best gun made to the customer's measurements; available in square or round body. Buyers choose engraving style (with game scenes or special patterns on request) and case-hardened or old-silver finishing. Weight and barrel length vary with gauge and individual build; figures shown reflect a typical 12-gauge example. Part of Grulla's Royale line alongside the Royale Master and Royale Premier.
Background
Grulla traces its lineage to master gunmakers who left the Sarasqueta firm in Eibar in 1932 to found Union Armera, adopting the crane (grulla in Spanish) as their trademark. The workshop is regarded as one of the last in Eibar still building only true hand-made sidelock side-by-side shotguns and double rifles.