Perazzi MX8
Perazzi Armi · Shotgun · In Production · 1968
Also known as: MX-8, Ithaca-Perazzi MX-8
Overview
The Perazzi MX8 is an Italian over/under competition shotgun introduced in 1968. Built on a shallow trigger-plate action with a detachable drop-out trigger group, it is chambered in 12 gauge and configured for trap, skeet, double trap, and sporting clays. It is widely regarded as the most successful competition shotgun in Olympic and international clay-target history.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 750 mm (29.53") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 15 N (3.4 lbf) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 410 m/s (1345 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2353 J (1735 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore, 12/70
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Two Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Tang Safety
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Detachable Trigger Group, Selective Single Trigger, Ventilated Top Rib, Ventilated Mid Rib, Interchangeable Barrel Sets, Interchangeable Chokes
Production
Production years: 1968-present
Semi-bespoke production; totals not published
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Daniele Perazzi
Notes
The detachable trigger group can be swapped in minutes, with leaf- or coil-spring options and pull/pull, release, or pull/release configurations. Overall length is not published by the maker as competition guns are sold by barrel length with made-to-measure stocks. Early US imports (from 1969) were branded Ithaca-Perazzi MX-8.
Background
The 'MX8' name encodes 'Mexico '68' - the gun was developed by Daniele Perazzi together with Olympic Trap gold medallist Ennio Mattarelli specifically for the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.