Ugartechea Model 119
Armas Ugartechea S.A. · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: Ugartechea 119, Modelo 119
Overview
The Ugartechea Model 119 is a Spanish best-quality side-by-side break-action shotgun built by Armas Ugartechea in Eibar, in the Basque gunmaking region. 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 carries fine hand engraving and it is stocked in carefully selected, hand-crafted walnut, making it a refined 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 Double Jaw Set, Articulated Triggers, Selective Automatic Ejectors, Hand Engraved Action, Hand Checkered Walnut Stock, Interchangeable Chokes, Demi Block Barrels, Gas Exhaust Valves
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 (1-2-3-4). Special-forged 'demi block' barrels with gas exhaust valves. Part of Ugartechea's current sidelock model range, made to order with customizable stock, engraving and options.
Background
Armas Ugartechea was founded by Ignacio Ugartechea in 1922 in Eibar, the heart of the Basque gunmaking region, and earned a reputation for sidelock and boxlock doubles offering best-quality craftsmanship at a fraction of the price of the great English houses.