Zoli Columbus
Antonio Zoli S.p.A. · Shotgun · In Production
Overview
The Zoli Columbus is an Italian over-under boxlock shotgun built by Antonio Zoli on a monolithic steel receiver with a Boss-type locking bolt and a removable triggerplate action. Chambered for 3-inch shells and offered in 12, 20, 28 and .410 bore, it pairs silver-soldered barrels and five interchangeable chokes with a selective single trigger, automatic ejectors, a Turkish walnut stock and refined game-scene engraving, positioning it as a refined but affordable field and game gun.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3120 g (110.1 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Coin Finish |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore
- 20 Gauge — also known as 20ga, 20 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Double Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Selective Barrel Safety
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Monolithic Steel Receiver, Silver Soldered Barrels, Boss Type Locking Bolt, Selective Single Trigger, Automatic Ejectors, Interchangeable Chokes, Ventilated Rib, Turkish Walnut Stock, Game Scene Engraving, Removable Triggerplate
Service history
Operators
- Sporting and hunting shooters
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Reviewed at a UK RRP of around GBP 4,200 and distributed in the UK through Edgar Brothers with a five-year guarantee. Available with a coin (silver) finish or colour case-hardened action.
Background
Antonio Zoli traces its gunmaking lineage in Gardone Val Trompia back to 1537, and named this over-under after the explorer Christopher Columbus, in keeping with the firm's tradition of giving its hunting guns evocative names.