Perazzi MX20
Perazzi Armi · Shotgun · In Production · 1985
Also known as: MX-20, MX20 Standard
Overview
The Perazzi MX20 is an Italian over-and-under break-action shotgun built on a dedicated small 20-gauge frame rather than a sleeved 12-gauge action. Introduced in the mid-1980s, it carries the same shallow trigger-plate design as the MX8 family with a single selective coil-spring trigger group, flat parallel top rib with half-solid side ribs, and a choice of English or pistol-grip stock with a game forend. Marketed primarily as a field and game gun, it is a bespoke, hand-finished shotgun made to customer dimensions.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3050 g (107.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1145 mm (45.08") |
| Barrel Length | 720 mm (28.35") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 15 N (3.4 lbf) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 380 m/s (1247 fps) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Case Hardened |
Calibers
- 20 Gauge · primary — also known as 20 ga, 20 bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Two Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Tang Safety
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Dedicated 20 Gauge Frame, Single Selective Trigger, Coil Spring Trigger Group, Flat Parallel Top Rib, Half Solid Side Ribs, Interchangeable Chokes, Schnabel Or Game Forend
Variants
- Perazzi MX20 SC3 - Engraving Grade
- Perazzi MX20/C - Interchangeable Choke
Production
Production years: 1985-present
Hand-built bespoke shotgun; no mass-production totals published
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Daniele Perazzi
Notes
Built on a true 20-bore frame, making the MX20 noticeably lighter and slimmer than 12-gauge MX models. Offered with fixed (MX20) or interchangeable (MX20/C) chokes, and the action can be ordered to also accept 28-gauge barrel sets.
Background
Perazzi, founded by Daniele Perazzi in 1957, became the dominant name in Olympic and international clay-target shooting; the MX20 brought that competition-grade trigger-plate action to a purpose-built small-bore game gun.