Ugartechea Model 116
Armas Ugartechea S.A. · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: Ugartechea 116, Modelo 116
Overview
The Ugartechea Model 116 is a Spanish best-quality side-by-side break-action shotgun built by Armas Ugartechea in Eibar. It uses a sidelock action with a double platinum double-jaw set and articulated triggers, fitted with selective automatic ejectors and offered with single or double triggers. Chambered in 12, 16, 20, 28 gauge and .410 bore with 26-, 27- or 28-inch demi-block barrels and 2 3/4-inch chambers, its action is finely hand-engraved and stocked in carefully selected hand-checkered walnut, making it a well-regarded Eibar-region game and sporting gun.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3100 g (109.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1150 mm (45.28") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| 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 Open Breech
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Automatic Safety
- Features: Side By Side Barrels, Sidelock Action, Double Platinum Strikers, Selective Automatic Ejectors, Hand Engraved Action, Hand Checkered Walnut Stock, Interchangeable Chokes, Demi Block Barrels
Production
Made to order; a current-production model in the Ugartechea sidelock range
Origin
Country of origin: Spain
Designer: Ignacio Ugartechea
Notes
Chambered for 2 3/4-inch (70 mm) shells. Four interchangeable choke configurations available. Standard stock dimensions quoted by the factory as 38/63/365 mm. Special-forged 'demi block' barrels with gas exhaust valves.
Background
Armas Ugartechea was founded by Ignacio Ugartechea in 1922 in Eibar, the heart of the Basque gunmaking region, and built a reputation for sidelock and boxlock doubles offering best-quality craftsmanship at a fraction of the price of the great English houses.