Rizzini Round Body Regal
Battista Rizzini S.r.l. · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: Rizzini RB Regal, Rizzini Regal Round Body
Overview
The Rizzini Round Body Regal is an Italian over/under break-action shotgun built by Battista Rizzini of Marcheno in the Val Trompia gunmaking region of Brescia. Built on a low-profile steel round-body boxlock frame with sideplates, it pairs automatic ejectors and a single selective trigger with chrome-lined barrels, a solid rib and five flush choke tubes. The Regal is dressed with Grade 3 Turkish walnut, a Prince of Wales grip, fine-line checkering and ornamental round-body scroll engraving over a coin or case-hardened finish. Offered in 12, 16, 20, 28 gauge and .410 bore, the light 28-gauge gun is favoured as an upland and game shotgun.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2812 g (99.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1143 mm (45.00") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Selective |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Coin Or Case Hardened |
Calibers
- 28 Gauge · primary — also known as 28 ga, 28 bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Stacked Barrels
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Round Body Action, Sideplates, Automatic Ejectors, Single Selective Trigger, Chrome Lined Barrels, Solid Rib, Five Flush Chokes, Prince Of Wales Grip, Ornamental Scroll Engraving
Production
Production sporting/game shotgun; total numbers not published
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Battista Rizzini
Notes
Sold in North America through Rizzini USA. The Regal line spans several trim levels (EL, EM, Extra, Deluxe and Grand Regal) differing in engraving coverage and walnut grade. Quoted weights: 12ga 7.0 lb, 16ga 6.8 lb, 20ga 6.5 lb, 28ga and .410 6.2 lb.
Background
The Rizzini name traces to the Val Trompia gunmaking valley near Brescia, Italy, long the heart of Italian fine-gun craftsmanship; Battista Rizzini founded his firm there in 1966 and the company has specialised in over/under and side-by-side break-action shotguns ever since.